AGENTS of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) have announced the arrest of an overstaying Canadian for the alleged destruction of properties in their subdivision.

BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the foreign national was arrested last Oct. 18 at around 10:00 a.m. in front of his house in Angeles City, Pampanga.

According to Tansingco, the arrest followed after a complaint was filed against the Canadian for his unbecoming conduct in the subdivision where he lives.

“When our officers approached Stewart, he failed to present a valid passport or any identification card. He was then arrested for being in flagrante undocumented,” Tansingco shared.

The suspect is now facing a deportation case for violating the conditions of his stay under the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, for overstaying, and for being an undocumented immigrant.

“This should serve as a warning to foreigners who wish to stay in the country. Legalize your stay and behave appropriately or face detention and deportation,” said Tansingco.

Stewart is being held at the BI detention center in Bicutan, Taguig, pending deportation proceedings. By Jun I. Legaspi and Hector Lawas

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