P1-M reward up for info on murder of Customs deputy chief

MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Finance said an unnamed individual has offered a P1-million reward on the murder of Deputy Commissioner Arturo Lachica, who was killed in an ambush last Thursday.

 

The Bureau of Customs deputy commissioner was killed on November 17 at España, Manila while on his way home.

 

The Department of Finance, which has administrative control over the bureau, said that an individual is offering the reward for information leading to the arrest of people responsible for the murder. The department added that identities of would-be informants will be kept strictly confidential.

 

It said those who have information on Lachica's death should contact head executive assistant Marc Gregory Crisostomo or technical assistant Alddon Christner Ang at 5239215 and 5239219.