Medellin barangay chief arrested again

CEBU, Philippines – Cebu City policemen have arrested yesterday in Mandaue City a barangay captain in Medellin who was previously arrested for illegal drugs.

Operatives of the Theft and Robbery Section of the Cebu City Police Office arrested Tipolo, Medellin barangay captain Marianito Yaun for violation of the Commission on Elections gun ban and for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Yaun's arrest stemmed from a warrant issued by Judge Antonio Marigomen of the Regional Trial Court Branch 61 on July 30.

Sr. Insp. Bonifacio Garciano, chief of CCPO Theft and Robbery Section, said they received intelligence information that the suspect was spotted having drug session in Barangay Carreta yesterday morning.

Garciano said they responded to the area but failed to locate the suspect. They then received further information that the suspect was already in Mandaue City.

While in Mandaue City, police spotted Yaun walking along Wireless Street in Barangay Subangdako and immediately arrested him.

The suspect, who is out on bail for illegal drugs, has denied the charges. (FREEMAN)