3 Minors Nabbed After Being Found w/ Pliers & Hacksaw During Blackout
Three minors were brought to Police Station 1 after being found with pliers and hacksaw during a blackout in Palawan.
On June 11, 2026, three minors were brought to Police Station 1 (PS1) after they were found carrying tools commonly used for cutting metal during a power outage in Puerto Princesa City.
According to reports, members of the City Anti-Crime team were monitoring the area near Temporary Shelter Gate 2 while a blackout was ongoing. During their patrol, they noticed three young individuals acting suspiciously in the area.
The team approached the minors and observed that one of them was carrying a pair of pliers. Upon further inspection, authorities also found a hacksaw intended for cutting metal. The discovery raised concerns, prompting officers to question the group about the purpose of the tools.
The minors reportedly explained that they planned to use the equipment to collect wire. To verify their statement, the anti-crime team asked them to point out the location where the wire was supposedly located.
However, when authorities checked the area identified by the minors, they did not find any wire or materials matching their explanation.
The three minors were taken for proper investigation. Authorities later turned them over to Police Station 1 for documentation and further assessment of the situation.
The minors were identified as residents of the Temporary Shelter area in Barangay Bagong Silang, Puerto Princesa City. Officials are now looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine whether any laws or local ordinances may have been violated.
Authorities continue to encourage residents to report suspicious activities to help maintain peace and safety within their communities. As of this writing, the investigation remains ongoing.
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