THE Department of Public Safety on Sunday evening said it had received information regarding a “heightened threat” from a Chinese fugitive, Ye “Batu” Fang.
DPS said it is also looking into a video, which is circulating online, containing images of weaponry.
“DPS was advised of a possible threat of violence being circulated earlier this afternoon, and we would like to thank the community for keeping us informed whenever they come across these forwarded posts,” DPS spokesman Dre Pangelinan said on Sunday.
“As with all reports and complaints, we take this with the utmost seriousness and will be investigating this video thoroughly,” he added.
“At this time the department is not able to confirm if the video was recorded recently or locally,” he said.
DPS emphasized that the community’s safety is their number one priority.
DPS also asks the public to remain vigilant and continue to report anything suspicious.
Anyone with information about the video is encouraged to call the Criminal Investigations Division at (670) 664-9064 or 911. You may also call the CNMI Crime Stoppers Hotline at (670) 234-7272. Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 for any information leading to an arrest.
A message circulating Sunday on social media stated: “Our Chinese fugitive just heightened his threat. Now, he has included all law enforcement officers, particularly the police, that before ending his life, he will finish us all. A video is circulating showing several of his high-powered rifles. Be very extra cautious guys. This guy means business. We don’t want to take this threat lightly.”
On Nov. 16, 2022, DPS said it was seeking the public’s help in locating the whereabouts of two individuals wanted by the authorities: Ye “Batu” Fang and Qiu Min Yu.
Judge Wesley Bogdan had issued an arrest warrant for Ye “Batu” Fang on charges of theft, trafficking, and illegal possession of a controlled substance; and for Qiu Min Yu who was charged with theft.
As of Sunday, the two had not been arrested, Variety learned.
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If you have any information about this video, please call the Criminal Investigations Division at (670) 664-9064 or 911. You may also call the CNMI Crime Stoppers Hotline at (670) 234-7272.
