Rape suspect nabbed in Cavite yields shabu, unlicensed gun

newsinfo / Regions Regions Rape suspect nabbed in Cavite yields shabu, unlicensed gun By: Delfin T. Mallari Jr. - Correspondent / @dtmallarijrINQ Inquirer Luzon / 01:03 AM July 26, 2026 Share: LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Police arrested a 42-year-old man facing a rape complaint and recovered suspected shabu (crystal methamphetamine) and an unlicensed firearm during an operation in Bacoor City, Cavite, on Friday.

The suspect, identified only by the alias “Randy,” was arrested by police operatives in Barangay Queensrow East on Friday afternoon, the Calabarzon police said in a report Saturday. According to the police, the arrest stemmed from a complaint filed by a 16-year-old girl, accompanied by her mother, who alleged that the suspect raped her inside his house on June 24. Article continues after this advertisement Authorities said the suspect allegedly resisted arrest but was eventually subdued by the arresting officers.

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The suspect is now under police custody and is facing charges in connection with the rape complaint, as well as separate complaints for alleged violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and the law on illegal possession of firearms. Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

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