PNP nabs 144 gun ban violators in election week
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested 144 individuals for violating the gun ban in connection with the 2022 elections, up from 76 reported on January 14.
As of Sunday morning, 121 firearms and 512 illegal weapons including replicas have been confiscated across the country.
The PNP has set up over 18,978 checkpoints since January 9 to enforce the ban which lasts until June 8.
PNP chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos urged everyone to abide by the gun ban for peaceful elections.
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