A male spectator was seen pulling out a firearm during a local basketball tournament in Siquijor recently, prompting police to intervene and seize the weapon amid a tense situation at the crowded venue.
The incident occurred at the Siquijor Capital Square in Barangay Poblacion during a basketball game that was being livestreamed and later circulated widely on social media.
Footage from the event showed the man was among the spectators as tension developed during the game. He was seen carrying or pulling out a firearm, prompting authorities to respond.
Police officers eventually frisked the man in front of the crowd and recovered the weapon.
The Philippine National Police said the individual presented documents for the firearm, including its registration, a license to own and possess, and a Permit to Carry Firearm Outside of Residence (PTCFOR).
Authorities, however, continued to look into the circumstances surrounding the firearm’s presence at the sports venue, including the man’s reason for bringing it to the crowded basketball event.
The incident subsequently drew attention online after footage from the game spread through social media. (Adrian Co)
