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1,612 firearms seized in Eleksyon 2025 gun ban so far —PNP
The Philippine National Police has arrested 1,580 individuals for violating the nationwide gun ban imposed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ahead of the May 12 elections.
Out of the 1,580 arrested, 1,510 are civilians, 10 are police officers, 30 are security guards, eight are Armed Forces of the Philippines members, and six are foreign nationals.
The PNP has confiscated 1,612 firearms, including 448 pistols, 664 revolvers, and 58 replicas.
The NEMAC reported 24 suspected election-related incidents, with 11 validated, including nine violent incidents such as shootings and stabbings.
Two non-violent incidents in Region 6 involve malicious mischief and grave threats.
There are also 11 confirmed non-election incidents, with two undergoing validation but possibly election-related.
Most arrests occurred in Metro Manila (512), followed by Central Luzon (229), Central Visayas (213), and Calabarzon (123).
The nationwide gun ban took effect on January 12 and will continue until June 11, 2025.
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