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2 gun-for-hire suspects yield high powered arms in Pampanga
Two suspects, identified as "Antonio" and his cousin "Ariel," were arrested in Arayat, Pampanga, by the PNP-CIDG.
The arrests were made during the implementation of arrest warrants for usurpation of authority, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and possession of dangerous drugs.
Authorities confiscated 26 firearms, including handguns, a sub-machine gun, and assorted ammunition, along with a fragmentation grenade.
Fake PNP and AFP identification cards, bearing the name "Major Antonio Oriendo Cerbito," and uniforms were also recovered.
The suspects are allegedly part of a criminal group involved in extortion and gun-for-hire activities.
The second suspect faces additional charges for violating the Omnibus Election Code's gun ban.
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