Estrada fires customs chief

Thu, 24 Dec 1998 | Source: AFP

MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Joseph Estrada fired on Wednesday Manila's customs chief for brandishing a gun at hotel patrons.

"This morning I was informed that Customs Commissioner Pedro Mendoza got involved in a gun toting incident at the lobby of the Manila Hotel. These reports have now been confirmed by an official report of the Western Police District (in Manila)," Estrada announced.

Police said Mendoza had been terrorizing staff and guests at the historic Manila Hotel, where he was billeted for several days.

On Wednesday morning, police said, he pointed a gun at a groom who was having his wedding reception at the hotel.

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