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Police arrest 24 security escorts of 2 rival mayoralty bets in Nueva Ecija
Twenty-four individuals, identified as security escorts of rival mayoral candidates in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, were arrested following a shooting incident.
The incident occurred late Saturday night in Barangay Concepcion, involving supporters of incumbent Mayor Isidro Pajarillaga and mayoral candidate Virgilio Bote.
Five individuals were injured during the shooting and are currently in police custody after receiving medical attention.
Authorities seized several firearms, including M-16 rifles, a shotgun, and handguns, along with over 200 rounds of ammunition from the arrested suspects.
Investigators also recovered five bullet-riddled sports utility vehicles from the crime scene.
Criminal charges for frustrated murder and violations of election gun ban laws are being prepared against the 24 arrested individuals.
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