Scam: Japanese man arrested after bullets found in his bag at Manila airport

Kazunobu Sakamoto, aged 33, was charged with illegal possession of ammunition after two 9mm bullets were apparently found “hidden” inside the breast pocket of a long-sleeve shirt in his luggage.

Aviation Security Group, which covers Manila’s NAIA airport, claim to have found the bullets when Sakamoto was about to board a Philippines Airlines flight to Haneda, Japan.

Sakamoto was arrested after he failed to show documentation for carrying the ammunition – he was charged on Monday with violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

As yet, no members of the Aviation Security Group pulling this well-worn scam have faced any disciplinary action.