Manila Bulletin
Almost 2,000 gun ban violators arrested since Jan. 9- PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested 1,931 individuals for violating the election gun ban, which is in effect from January 9 to June 8.
Of those apprehended, 1,871 are civilians, 35 are security guards, 16 are police officers, and nine are soldiers.
The operations have led to the confiscation of 1,491 firearms, 8,818 rounds of ammunition, and 703 deadly weapons.
The National Capital Region has the highest number of violators with 654, followed by Central Visayas (212), Calabarzon (203), Central Luzon (126), and Western Visayas (110).
The PNP reminds gun owners that carrying firearms outside their residence is prohibited, even if licensed, and that law enforcers require proper authorization and must be on duty to carry firearms.
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