TACLOBAN CITY – A drunk farmer was arrested after allegedly firing shots at a fisherman in Barangay 8, Pambujan, Northern Samar, as police heightened their campaign against criminality in the province.
The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), under Regional Director PB/Gen. Jason Capoy, reported that the suspect, identified only as “Obet,” 41, fired three shots at his neighbor, “Mel,” 34, a fisherman, during an altercation on October 6, 2025. Fortunately, none of the shots hit the victim.
Police said the incident occurred while the suspect was reportedly under the influence of liquor. The victim immediately sought assistance from the 2nd Northern Samar Police Mobile Force Company (2nd NSPMFC), prompting officers to launch a swift response operation that led to the suspect’s arrest.
Authorities recovered a caliber .22 revolver loaded with six live ammunition from the suspect. The firearm was inventoried in the presence of a witness and the suspect, following proper legal procedures.
Capoy commended the quick and coordinated action of the responding personnel. “We commend our personnel for the prompt apprehension of the suspect and the recovery of the firearm. This reflects PRO-8’s strong commitment to ensuring public safety and maintaining peace in our communities,” he said.
The suspect and the confiscated firearm have been turned over to the Pambujan Municipal Police Station for proper disposition and filing of appropriate charges.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
