Male teen in viral 鈥榳iper鈥� video nabbed for having improvised firearm
Photo from the Manila Police District
MANILA, Philippines — The 19-year-old male seen in the viral “wiper” video was arrested by Manila police for possessing an improvised firearm and live ammunition, a violation of the gun ban imposed for the election period.
The suspect was previously identified in a video circulating online, where he was harassing motorists by forcibly asking for payment to wipe their windshields despite the motorists not requesting the service.
According to a Manila Police District (MPD) report, personnel of the J. Bocobo Police Community Precinct on foot patrol found the 19-year-old in a pedicab along Roxas Boulevard in Ermita, Manila on Tuesday morning.
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The MPD identified the suspect as a member of the Batang City Jail and a resident of Port Area, Manila.
Article continues after this advertisementThe suspect was said to have been “fiddling and fixing with a silver metal pipe in his hand,” which authorities later discovered to be an improvised firearm referred to as a “pen gun” loaded with a live 9mm round.
Article continues after this advertisementHowever, when asked for legal documents for the firearm, the suspect could not present any, the MPD report said.
The suspect faces a complaint before the Manila Prosecutor’s Office for violating Republic Act No. 10591 or the Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act in relation to Batasang Pambansa No. 881 or the Omnibus Election Code.
“I commend our personnel for their vigilance and quick response, ending a clear threat to public safety. This reflects our commitment to proactive policing and crime prevention,” National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin said in a separate statement on Tuesday evening.
