Manila Bulletin
Police net 603 loose firearms in Central Luzon
The Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 in Central Luzon confiscated 603 loose firearms between January 12 and March 3, 2025.
The seized firearms include 599 short firearms and four light weapons, with Nueva Ecija province accounting for 230.
PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated that the campaign aims to curb election-related violence and uphold law and order.
She urged communities to remain vigilant and report any illegal firearms to help maintain peace and order.
In a separate operation on March 5 in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, police arrested two suspected drug pushers and seized 500 grams of shabu valued at P3.4 million.
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