Estrada fires customs chief

Thu, 24 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB | 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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