41-year-old Filipina worker returning from Dubai arrested at Manila airport over theft case
Immigration check uncovered an outstanding arrest warrant dating back to 2014
Dubai: A 41-year-old Filipina overseas Filipino worker (OFW) returning from Dubai was arrested at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport after Philippine immigration authorities found an outstanding warrant linked to a theft case.
The woman has been intercepted by personnel of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) upon her arrival at the airport’s Terminal 3 on September 1.
The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP AVSEGROUP), working with the BI, San Fernando City Police Station, and the La Union Police Provincial Office, has subsequently carried out the arrest.
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Warrant issued in 2014
In a statement, authorities have noted that the verification of the woman’s records revealed an outstanding warrant of arrest issued by the regional trial court in San Fernando City, La Union, on November 20, 2014.
The warrant relates to two counts of qualified theft, with a total recommended bail of ₱98,000 (approximately Dh5,757).
The woman has been described by authorities as single and an OFW. No other details about her employment in Dubai have been provided.
Arrest at airport arrival area
The joint operation has been conducted after the immigration check identified the outstanding warrant.
“She was informed of the nature of her arrest and apprised of her constitutional rights under the Miranda Doctrine in a language known and understood by her,” stated PNP AVSEGROUP.
An alternative recording device has also been used during the arrest to help ensure transparency and accountability in the operation.
Woman placed in police custody
Following her arrest, the woman has been placed under the custody of the San Fernando City Police Station in La Union.
She is being processed for documentation and appropriate legal disposition in connection with the warrant.
The authorities did not provide further information about the allegations in the 2014 case or the circumstances surrounding the two theft charges.
Agency coordination
Police brigadier general Dionisio Bartolome Jr, director of the PNP AVSEGROUP, has bared that the arrest demonstrated the importance of coordination between agencies working at the country’s airports.
“This successful operation highlights the importance of strong coordination among our partner agencies. We remain committed to ensuring that our airports are secure and that wanted individuals are properly identified and turned over to the appropriate authorities,” said Bartolome.
