Police in Mabalacat City, Pampanga arrested three men inside the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone for the kidnapping of two Koreans.
The suspects were arrested on Sunday after the vehicle used in the crime was traced. The two victims, both residents of Angeles City, were safely rescued in the operation.
Recovered from the suspects were three guns, 44 bullets, and various IDs. The three are currently in police custody while the investigation continues.
According to the Korean Embassy, there have been 200 crime cases against Koreans in the Philippines this year. These include 2 murder cases, 3 kidnappings for ransom, and 11 robberies.
Due to security threats, the number of Korean tourists entering the country has decreased. The PNP has promised to further strengthen protection for foreigners through additional tourist police and language training to better assist non-Filipino victims.
