PNP arrests 91 for election gun ban violations, confiscates 93 firearms

As of Thursday morning, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested 91 individuals for violating the election gun ban.

Among those apprehended include four security guards, two Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, one government employee, and one personnel from another law enforcement agency, along with civilians.

The PNP confiscated 93 firearms as of noontime on Wednesday, January 15, including 31 revolvers, three shotguns, and one rifle, with Central Luzon recording the highest number at 25, followed by the National Capital Region with 20 and the Ilocos Region with nine.

Brigadier General Jean Fajardo of the PNP emphasized that only individuals exempted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) are allowed to carry firearms during this period.

Fajardo urged citizens to cooperate at Comelec checkpoints, reminding them that even those who have permits to carry firearms outside their residence are subject to the gun ban during election periods from January 12 to June 11.