Photo from PNP-AVSEGROUP: A newly arrived pinay traveler from Nagoya, Japan, was successfully apprehended at NAIA Terminal 3 for violation of Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
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In a joint operation, the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEGROUP) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) apprehended a newly arrived Filipino traveler at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Sunday.
The authorities identified the traveler as a 27-year-old Filipina who arrived in the country from Nagoya, Japan.
She was arrested in connection with an outstanding bench warrant for violating Republic Act No. 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. The violation involved the unlawful disposal of waste, with a recommended bail set at P3,000.
PNP-AVSEGROUP Acting Director PBGen. Christopher M. Abecia reassured the public that AVSEGROUP officers are committed to upholding the country's laws. “The PNP-AVSEGROUP is always dedicated to upholding the law and protecting the nation from misuse of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act,” he said.
The accused is currently in the custody of NAIA Police Station 3 for proper documentation and further legal proceedings.
