Manila, Aug. 5 -- Through its 911 hotline for swift and responsive police service, a cop and another suspect were arrested for illegal discharge and illegal possession of firearms in separate incidents in Manila and Caloocan City, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Tuesday.

In a statement, NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin said a concerned citizen called 911 around 10:53 p.m. Sunday, reporting the alleged firearm discharge along Moriones St., Barangay 123 in Tondo, Manila.

Operatives from the Raxabago Police Station under the Manila Police District (MPD) who were immediately dispatched to the scene observed the 37-year-old suspect, a police officer, engaging in a drinking session with friends.

Upon informing h...