In addition, an accomplice of the 24-year-old Chinese national, Haiqiang Su, attempted to bribe NCRPO personnel, the Regional Special Operations Group (RSOG)-RID, and Taguig City Police who were serving the search warrant.
The authorities served Search Warrant No. 2024-017 that was issued by Judge Bernard Pineda Bernal, Vice Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 70 of Taguig City, dated April 12, 2024, in relation to the violation of Section 28 par (a) of Republic Act 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act by the accused.
Upon the authorities' inspection of Haiqiang's residence in Barangay Bambang around 8:30 in the morning, they recovered the following items:
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The following items were also found at the Chinese national's residence:
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"We have seized luxury cars, an electric car, and a McLaren that is worth about 15-30 million. So, we are questioning these, as they could not present any documents. We will be coordinating with the Bureau of Customs and the concerned agency," said NCRPO Chief Police Major General Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr.
Meanwhile, two other Chinese nationals found at Haiqiang's residence were brought to the police station for further verification.
On the evening of April 14, 2024, after Haiqiang's arrest, a Jerry Mari Cheng went to the police station and handed over to one of the suspect's companions, Zhuang Guangdong, two black paper bags with the symbol "9 Dynasty Group."
The bag contained P3 million, openly handed over by Zhuang to a police officer in exchange for the release of the Chinese nationals in police custody.
RSOG personnel immediately arrested Zhuang Guangdong, while Cheng, who brought the two paper bags containing money, escaped. Zhuang is now facing Corruption of Public Officials charges, and a search is now ongoing for Cheng.
Nartatez praised the actions of the RSOG personnel, emphasizing the importance of the integrity and professionalism of law enforcers.
"This incident serves as a powerful testament to the steadfast dedication of our officers in upholding the rule of law and serving the public with honor and integrity. These are the kind of policemen that we need, to show our people that we can be trusted and that the NCRPO policemen are respectable and professional," Nartatez concluded.
(Photos from NCRPO)
