Two out-of-school youths were arrested in Tondo, Manila after allegedly stealing metal parts from a truck chassis, an incident that went viral online.
The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the suspects as “Den,” 18, a resident of Purok 3, Isla Puting Bato, and “RPT,” 16, from Gate 13 (Delbros), Parola Compound, both in Barangay 20, Tondo.
The two were subsequently caught during an “Oplan Galugad” operation while engaged in illegal gambling.
The police identified one of the suspects after he was earlier seen on video dismantling metal items from a moving truck.
Authorities are working to locate the truck operator to file theft charges.
The two face gambling charges, with the minor turned over to the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW).
Patrols along R-10 and nearby areas will be intensified to prevent similar incidents, the MPD noted. (Diann Calucin)
