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Private armed group yields firearms
A Private Armed Group (PAG) in Nueva Ecija, known as the Golden Boy Group, voluntarily surrendered nine unlicensed firearms, 10 assorted magazines, and 110 rounds of ammunition to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Army (PA) on February 7.
The surrendered weapons consist of three high-powered and six low-powered firearms, including an M-17 rifle, an M-16 rifle, five caliber .45 pistols, a Colt .380 pistol, and a 12-gauge shotgun.
The surrender is a collaborative effort between the PNP, PA, local government units, and community leaders, aimed at ensuring peaceful and orderly elections.
Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo of PRO-3 stated that the turnover demonstrates the effectiveness of the campaign against loose firearms and reinforces their commitment to maintaining peace in Central Luzon.
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