Telecom technician arrested for threatening to throw bomb

A telecommunication technician was arrested Sunday (January 30) after threatening to throw a grenade in the area of Task Force Davao Sirawan Checkpoint.

The authorities identified the suspect as Eric V. Daque, 42 years old and a resident of Valencia Bukidnon who was driving a Red Bongo with plate number  MAQ 2495, travelling  towards Davao City. 

According to the duty inspector, while conducting a thorough inspection at light vehicle inspection area, the suspect  uttered the words "Naa koy dalang granada diri sa akoang bag! Unsay gusto ninyo, pabuthon nako ni sa tunga sa dalan?."

TFD personnel immediately coordinated with the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and arrested the suspect.

The suspect is now under the custody of Toril Police Station for documentation. 

The suspect will face charges in reference to Presidential Decree 1727: Malicious dissemination of false information of the willful making of any threat concerning bombs, explosives or any similar device or means of destruction.

Photos: TF Davao