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The Land Transportation Office has filed cases against a motorcycle rider who hit their enforcer while trying to escape after being flagged down for road safety violation s along Marcos Highway, Antipolo City.In a statement on Wednesday, the LTO said the suspect is now facing charges for violations of Republic Act 4136 or Resistance and Disobedience to Person in Authority and Section 11 of RA 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.The rider was flagged in front of St.
Instead of stopping, the rider allegedly tried to evade the traffic enforcer and attempted to make a fast U-turn, which caused him to crash into the enforcer.The rider was arrested and brought to the police station with his motorcycle. Plastic sachets containing illegal drugs were allegedly found in his possession.“Kasama sa itinuturo bilang requirement sa pagkuha ng lisensya ay ang respeto sa mga nagpapatupad ng batas.
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