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Arrested gun ban violators now 1,057
As of February 19, 2025, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported 1,057 individuals arrested for violating the election gun ban.
The National Capital Region Police Office recorded the highest number of arrests with 321, followed by Central Luzon with 168 and Central Visayas with 142.
Among the arrested are 1,006 civilians, 22 security guards, seven members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, six police officers, four foreigners, five members of other law enforcement agencies, and two minors.
Of the six arrested police officers, one is absent without official leave, another is suspended, and the rest are on active duty.
Authorities confiscated a total of 1,060 firearms, including pistols, revolvers, rifles, and explosives.
The election gun ban, implemented by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from January 12 to June 11, aims to curb election-related violence.
Authorities have validated one election-related incident in Western Visayas, while fifteen previously suspected incidents were confirmed not to be related to the polls.
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