Hev Abi, kabilang sa inaresto sa QC matapos ang search operation ng CIDG

• OPM artist Hev Abi, whose real name is Gabriel Abilla, was arrested in Quezon City
• He was apprehended along with six other individuals during a police operation
• Authorities seized a 9mm pistol, one magazine, and 15 rounds of live ammunition
• The arrest was made in connection with violations of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act and the Comprehensive Dangerous Dr*gs Act of 2002

OPM artist Hev Abi, whose real name is Gabriel Abilla, was arrested in Quezon City.

According to the Philippine National Police - Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), the 24-year-old rapper was apprehended early Tuesday morning in Barangay Laging Handa, Diliman.

He was arrested together with six other individuals during the Oplan Paglalansag Omega operation.

Police served a search warrant for violations of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act and the Comprehensive Dangerous Dr*gs Act of 2002.

During the operation, authorities seized a Taurus G3 9mm pistol, one magazine, and 15 rounds of live ammunition. The items were properly inventoried and marked at the scene.

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Hev Abi remains in CIDG custody as the cases against him are being processed.

Hev Abi is known for his fast-paced, melodic rap delivery, clever wordplay, and authentic depiction of “Timog” (southern Quezon City) life. His songs often blend romance, street realities, and humor. He has helped popularize a new wave of Pinoy hip-hop that feels both local and accessible.

He has achieved notable milestones, including having eight simultaneous tracks on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart and becoming one of the most-streamed OPM rappers in recent years.

Source: GMA News

Hev Abi (real name Gabriel Abilla) is a Quezon City-based OPM rapper and one of the fastest-rising names in Philippine hip-hop. He is known for his raw, street-style lyricism, catchy flows, and relatable stories about life in “Timog” (southern Quezon City). He is a founder of the independent label Downtown Q Entertainment. He produced three consecutive #1 songs on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart: “Alam Mo Ba Girl”, “Babaero”, and others.

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Meanwhile, in Negros Oriental, a 29-year-old suspect was arrested after allegedly throwing gasoline on a responding police officer. Despite being soaked in fuel, Police Corporal Rohenio Carbo was able to subdue the individual, stopping what could have escalated into a dangerous incident at the gas station. Further investigation linked the suspect to a previous motorcycle theft and an earlier reported threat against another resident. Corporal Carbo is said to be recovering, while the suspect is expected to face multiple charges that may include vehicle theft and violent resistance to authorities.

Source: KAMI.com.gh