Tobacco businessman, helper killed in Currimao ambush

Staff Reporter

CURRIMAO, Ilocos Norte—A tobacco businessman and his helper were gunned down early June 6 along the national highway in Brgy. Lang-ayan here, a police report said.

The victims identified as Norberto Arce, 34, married and resident of Vigan City and Felmar Agdeppa of Brgy. Cabanbanan, Sinait, Ilocos Sur were shot by still unidentified riding-in-tandem malefactors after they delivered tobacco leaves at a trading center at Brgy. Billoca in Batac City.

Witnesses said Arce died on the spot while Agdeppa was still able to call a relative from Ilocos Sur saying they were shot. The latter was rushed to the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in Batac City but later succumbed due to gunshot wounds.

P/Sr. Supt. Antonio Mendoza Jr., acting provincial director of the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office said the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) recovered at least eight empty shells of .45 caliber pistol at the crime scene.

Based on initial investigation, P/Sr. Insp. Ryan Retotar, Currimao chief of police said robbery or hold-up is being eyed as possible motive of the shooting incident as they continue their investigation.

As of press time, cash amounting to about P400,000 from the sale of tobacco is missing.

Retotar appealed to the public to report to the police suspicious looking individuals in their communities which may help in the resolution of the case.

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