A 46-year-old Filipino passenger arriving from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 after authorities confirmed that he had an outstanding warrant for murder.
The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group said the passenger arrived at NAIA on September 3, 2026 and was initially intercepted by the Bureau of Immigration.
Authorities said the passenger had been flagged under an Alert List Order connected to an Alias Warrant of Arrest.
Passenger Flagged Upon Arrival From Jeddah
According to the PNP Aviation Security Group, Bureau of Immigration personnel first stopped the passenger after the alert appeared in the immigration system.
NAIA Police Station 1 then coordinated with immigration officers and brought the passenger to the police station for verification.
Police checked the PNP e-Warrant System and confirmed that the warrant was still valid and had not yet been served.
Murder Warrant Issued by Lanao Court
NAIA Police Station 1 coordinated with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Regional Field Unit in the National Capital Region.
The joint team then served the Alias Warrant of Arrest against the passenger.
The warrant was issued by the Regional Trial Court of Lanao, Branch 26, in connection with a murder case.
Authorities said no bail was recommended.
The passenger’s name was not released in the statement.
Rights Explained Before Arrest
Police said the passenger was informed of his constitutional rights in Tagalog.
An Alternative Recording Device was also used during the arrest as part of the documentation procedure.
The passenger was later placed under the custody of the CIDG for further documentation and proper disposition.
Airport Checks Help Locate Wanted Persons
PNP Aviation Security Group Director PBGEN Dionisio B. Bartolome Jr. said the case showed how coordination among airport agencies and law enforcement units can help identify passengers with outstanding warrants.
The PNP Aviation Security Group works with immigration authorities, the CIDG, airport police units, and other agencies in handling security and law-enforcement concerns at Philippine airports.
The case also highlights how passengers entering the Philippines may be flagged at immigration when their records are linked to active warrants or other law-enforcement alerts.
The suspect remains under CIDG custody while authorities proceed with the legal process.