A 36-year-old man was arrested for illegal possession of firearm in Pasay City early Friday morning.

The suspect, identified as alias Jof, a resident of Pasay City and an alleged member of the “Sputnik” gang, was apprehended at around 3:20 a.m. along Magtibay Street, Barangay 134.

Initial reports revealed that operatives from Sub-station 4 Central Park were conducting Oplan Sita when they noticed a red KIA PICANTO illegally parked and obstructing traffic along the narrow roadway. Upon inspection, the officers observed that the vehicle had no key in the ignition and requested the driver to present his license and vehicle documents, which he failed to provide.

While the suspect was searching his belongings, one of the arresting officers noticed what appeared to be the grip of a firearm protruding from his sling bag. When questioned, the suspect became uneasy and eventually surrendered the firearm voluntarily.

Seized from the suspect were one caliber .38 revolver with a defaced serial number loaded with three live rounds of ammunition, a red Kia Picanto without proper registration documents, and a light gray sling bag.

The suspect was immediately placed under arrest for violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition Act of 2013, and was informed of his constitutional rights.

Following his arrest, the suspect was brought to Pasay City General Hospital for medical examination before being taken to Sub-station 4 for documentation.

The confiscated firearm and ammunition will undergo ballistic examination at the Southern Police District Forensic Unit, while the recovered vehicle will be subjected to verification with the Land Transportation Office.

The case will be referred to the Investigation and Detective Management Section for further investigation and the filing of appropriate charges before the Pasay City Prosecutor's Office.