Associates of Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. are currently under police custody, Philippine National Police Spokesperson Jean Fajardo said. | JMangaluzINQ
“They are close associates of Congressman Teves, yung anim po. Yung isa doon is kasama doon sa kasong i-finile ng CIDG relating doon sa 2019 murder, then yung isa doon yung security guard na nagbabantay doon sa property, and then rest mga close associates dito,” said Fajardo.
Meanwhile, four people involved are considered at large including Teves, who is reportedly in the United States. Fajardo said that police raided three of Teves’ houses, as well as two others belonging to his secretary and close associates. The evidence found during the raid was as follows: 10 short firearms, six rifles, 19 long magazines, several pieces of ammunition, a rifle scope, three hand grenades, and gun holsters.The raids are not connected to the killing Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and eight other people, despite allegations that Teves was involved.
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