Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers arrested a Chinese fugitive wanted for drug trafficking while trying to extend his tourist visa at the B’s office in Intramuros, Manila.
Arrested was Lin Guangxiu, who was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for drug-related offenses.
“This arrest demonstrates our unwavering commitment to keeping the country safe from foreign fugitives,” BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said. “The Philippines will not be a refuge for criminals. We will continue to ensure that our borders remain secure and that those attempting to evade justice are apprehended,” he added.
During the visa extension process, BI personnel detected irregularities in Lin’s records and reported the case to Tourist Visa Section (TVS) Chief Raymond Remigio, who coordinated with the BI’s Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) for Lin’s immediate arrest.
In 2019, Lin and his accomplice were found to possess over 138 pieces of tape-sealed transparent packs containing around 270,000 gm of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride or “shabu.”
