PNP Aviation Security Group, may person of interest na sa insidente ng bomb joke

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00:00 Meanwhile, persons of interest of the PNP Aviation Security Group in the incident of the bomb joke

00:08 that resulted in 10 planes being hit by the Bicol International Airport yesterday.

00:16 This is what Karen Villanda reported.

00:18 Cebu Pacific Airlines 5J326 from Bicol International Airport

00:27 reported 10.45 a.m. yesterday that when an airline crew saw the plane's back

00:34 the piece of paper that was pulled from a notebook with the word "Bomb"

00:40 was immediately given to the pilot by the Air Traffic Control.

00:45 It's a standard for crews to have an inspection of all aircraft before take-off.

00:54 To ensure that the lads are secure, in case of an accident, in case of a fall, so including the toilets.

01:01 One of the crew checked and saw the note "Bomb" with two question marks.

01:10 Immediately, the SOP there, the pilot, informed the command.

01:16 He gave information to our tower to ensure that they are secure.

01:28 The aircraft did not leave the runway.

01:35 The runway of Bicol International Airport was immediately closed.

01:38 The plane lowered 130 passengers, including one child.

01:44 The plane was inspected and checked for baggage.

01:46 11 flights were affected.

01:49 The plane was not in an isolated aircraft parking position.

01:53 At 2.39 p.m., it was allowed to fly after the authorities considered the incident as a bomb joke.

02:00 The investigation is still ongoing and the CCTV footage of the plane is being investigated

02:05 as to who put the piece of paper on the back.

02:08 Only our ABC group can use it to provide information.

02:13 So far, it's still under investigation.

02:17 Although I know that there are persons of interest, we cannot give it to them while the investigation is ongoing.

02:26 According to the K-APA, heavy penalties are awaiting those who will commit bomb jokes.

02:32 Under Presidential Decree 1727, they may be jailed for up to five years and fined up to P40,000.

02:40 But under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, up to 12 years,

02:44 anyone who is involved in a bomb threat and is involved in a bomb threat can be jailed and be sentenced to life imprisonment.

02:51 Karen Villanda for the Bayanad.