NBI investigating bomb threats
THE NATIONAL Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday said it is working with the Japan Police Attache and other law enforcement agencies to look into the activities of a Japanese national who could be behind several bomb threats including one received by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
“The NBI is committed to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation, leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice. We will keep the public informed of any significant developments in this case,” NBI Director Medardo G. de Lemos said in a statement, citing an order by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla.
The bureau said the same Japanese national could have been behind a recent bomb threat targeting the Metro Rail Transit Line 3, which the Department of Transportation investigated in September last year. The man has been associated with bomb threats across different countries, it added.
“We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or information related to this case to the authorities,” the NBI said. — John Victor D. Ordoñez