Capiz auto mechanic arrested for illegal firearm possession

By Felipe V. Celino

ROXAS CITY, Capiz — An auto mechanic was arrested Sunday morning during the service of a search warrant by the Jamindan police in Barangay San Vicente, Jamindan, Capiz.

Police identified the suspect as Julius Arada Roberto, 45, a resident of the barangay.

Recovered from the suspect was one caliber .45 pistol with a serial number and a magazine loaded with seven rounds of live ammunition.

The search warrant was issued by Regional Trial Court Executive Judge Rommel Leonor of Branch 21, Jamindan, Capiz, dated April 8.

Roberto is under the custody of the Jamindan police station.

Charges for violating Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, will be filed against him.

RA 10591 governs the ownership, possession, manufacture, and trade of firearms and ammunition in the Philippines. Illegal possession of a high-caliber firearm such as a .45-caliber pistol carries a penalty of up to 12 years of imprisonment.