A rider who was using an open pipe muffler on his motorcycle and his younger brother, who introduced himself as a member of the Philippine Army, were arrested at a checkpoint in General Santos City on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Authorities said the 30-year-old rider attempted to escape after he was flagged down for having an open pipe muffler.

He was eventually cornered and arrested with a firearm and several sachets of suspected shabu.

“So katung gi-try siya og para, wala man siya nag-comply, so katong na-corner na siya, didto na siya gi-conduct-an og body search. Nakita didto ang one caliber .45 nga pistol as well as 9 pieces of transparent heat-sealed na alleged shabu,” Police Station 7 Commander, Major Noel Cardos, said.

Police said the suspect has a standing case for frustrated murder and is currently out on bail.

“May standing warrant siya na frustrated murder pero on bail na siya kaya nakalabas,” Cardos added.

Later, the rider’s 25-year-old brother arrived at the scene, introducing himself as a member of the Philippine Army, but he failed to present a military identification.

“Kining manghud ning apas didto sa area kung asa na-apprehend ang iyang igsuon ug nagpakilala as member sa Philippine army so right there and then gipangayuan namu og identification card wala pud siya mapakita so that time may offense na sya, usurpation of authority na…pagkapkap sa iyaha nakitaan pud og caliber 45 pistol with extra magazine didto sa iyahang bag,” Cardos said.

Authorities are still verifying the claim of the suspect’s brother that he is a soldier.

The rider will face charges for violation of Article 151 of the Revised Penal Code for resistance and disobedience to a person in authority, Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act (RA 10591), Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165P) while his brother will face charges for usurpation of authority and RA 10591.