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Election gun ban violation arrests reached 554, Comelec says
As of Friday, February 1, 554 individuals have been arrested nationwide for violating the election gun ban.
The arrested suspects include civilians, security guards, military personnel, foreign nationals, and others.
Authorities have confiscated firearms and explosives.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminds the public to observe election laws, including the gun ban.
Violators of the election gun ban may face imprisonment and disqualification from public office.
The gun ban is effective from January 12 to June 11 to reduce election-related violence.
Checkpoints are established with visual inspections only allowed, and police are prohibited from opening vehicle compartments or frisking passengers.
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