Driver nabbed by LTO chief in QC faces multiple charges for fake IDs, illegal blinker

• LTO Chief Markus Lacanilao personally apprehended a motorist using an illegal blinker in Cubao, Quezon City
• Authorities discovered discrepancies in the SUV’s temporary plate and failure to attach its official license plates
• The driver was found carrying a fake AFP ID, badge, a gun replica, and live 9mm ammunition
• Suspect now under QCPD custody for further investigation and filing of criminal complaints

A motorist is now facing multiple complaints after being personally apprehended by Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Markus Lacanilao for the illegal use of a blinker on his sports utility vehicle (SUV) along Aurora Boulevard in Cubao, Quezon City, on Thursday morning.

According to a statement posted on the LTO’s official Facebook page, authorities initially stopped the vehicle for the unauthorized blinker.

Upon inspection, they found that the temporary plate attached to the SUV bore an incorrect motor vehicle file number, prompting a deeper verification.

When the SUV was brought to the LTO Central Office, records from the LTO Law Enforcement Service revealed that the vehicle already had an official plate number issued in 2023, but it was not attached.

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“The driver was therefore cited for Failure to Attach License Plates in violation of Section 18 of Republic Act No. 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, and for Use of Unauthorized Accessories under Presidential Decree No. 96,” the agency stated.

Further inspection uncovered a fake Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ID and badge in the driver’s possession, raising suspicions of identity misrepresentation.

Authorities also found a replica firearm and several rounds of live 9mm ammunition inside the vehicle, adding to the charges the suspect will face.

The driver has since been turned over to the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) for continued investigation and the filing of appropriate criminal cases.

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In other news, a 47-year-old woman was arrested in Quezon City on four separate warrants for Estafa (fraud) and violation of the Anti-Bouncing Check Law. Her alleged modus operandi involved purchasing millions of pesos worth of high-value goods, including jewelry and meat products, using worthless post-dated checks. One businessman claimed a loss of over P12 million, while another was allegedly swindled out of more than P17 million. The suspect is currently detained as authorities encourage other victims to file additional complaints to strengthen the case.

Still in other news, the Ombudsman directed the NBI and BFP to investigate the DPWH building fire in Quezon City. DPWH confirmed that no documents related to flood control anomaly investigations were affected. The fire reportedly started from a computer explosion inside the Bureau of Research and Standards. No employees were injured, and officials are assessing the extent of the damage.

Source: KAMI.com.gh