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Gun running suspect nabbed, arms cache seized in Cavite
An alleged gun runner, identified as 'Jay', 52, was apprehended by police in a buy-bust operation in Bacoor City, Cavite, on April 7.
The operation, a joint effort by PRO 4A intelligence and local police, led to the confiscation of various firearms and ammunition.
Confiscated items include four KG9 long firearms, two AR15 long firearms, one .45 pistol, one .22 pistol, six 9mm double-stack magazines, one lower frame of a caliber .45 pistol, three caliber .45 magazines, a box of caliber .45 live ammunition, and a zip-lock plastic bag containing 9mm live ammunition.
The suspect is currently in police custody and faces charges for violating RA 10591, the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, and the election gun ban.
Authorities are investigating the source of the seized items and plan to conduct ballistic and cross-matching examinations to link them to previous crimes.
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