General Santos City police rescue student over school threats

Police in General Santos City, Philippines, rescued a 15-year-old male student following a cyber investigation into online threats made against a local school. The investigation, conducted by the General Santos City Police Office and the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 12, traced threatening messages sent via a Facebook account.

The messages allegedly targeted students, teachers, school personnel, and security guards, and included demands involving three students. Following the operation at the Apopong Barangay Hall, the minor was placed under the temporary custody of Bahay Pag-asa in Barangay Sinawal for intervention and was recommended for a psychological evaluation.