Tag: Firearms Seizure
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Philippine Police Seize 46 Firearms, Arrest 36 in Central Luzon Ahead of Elections
In a significant move to secure the upcoming May 12 elections, the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) in Central Luzon announced the seizure of 46 firearms and the arrest of 36 individuals. This operation is part of a broader effort to clamp down on loose firearms and ensure a peaceful electoral process. Brig. Gen. Jean…
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Central Luzon Police Seize 101 Firearms, Arrest 103 in Gun Ban Crackdown
In a robust enforcement of the election gun ban, the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) in Central Luzon reported the seizure of 101 firearms and the arrest of 103 individuals between January 12 and January 28, 2025. PRO3 Chief Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo highlighted the operation’s success during a press briefing on January 30, emphasizing…
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Philippine National Police Arrest 31 and Seize 80 Firearms on First Day of Election Gun Ban
On the inaugural day of the gun ban for the upcoming midterm elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the arrest of 31 individuals across the country. The arrests included 26 civilians, three security guards, a government employee from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, and a private first class member of the Armed…
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Philippine National Police Arrest 31, Seize 80 Firearms on First Day of Election Gun Ban
On the inaugural day of the gun ban for the upcoming midterm elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the arrest of 31 individuals across the country. The arrests, which took place on January 12, 2025, included 26 civilians, three security guards, one government employee from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, and a…
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Nueva Ecija Police Crack Down on Firearms and Drugs During Election Checkpoints
In a robust effort to maintain order as the election period commenced, the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office, under the leadership of Col. Ferdinand Germino, conducted thorough checkpoint operations across Cabanatuan City on Sunday, January 12, 2025. The operations resulted in the confiscation of seven firearms, numerous rounds of ammunition, and 1.29 grams of shabu,…
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Caloocan City Sees Major Bust: Notorious Gang Member and Associates Arrested with High-Power Firearms
In a significant law enforcement operation in Caloocan City, a key member of the notorious Alcantara gun-for-hire gang was apprehended on Saturday. The suspect, known by the alias ‘Tomboy,’ is listed among the top three most wanted by the Northern Police District (NPD). ‘Tomboy’ faces charges of murder and is implicated in drug trafficking and…
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Caloocan City Sees Arrest of Notorious Gun-for-Hire Gang Member and Seizure of High-Power Firearms
In a significant law enforcement operation in Caloocan City, a member of the notorious Alcantara gun-for-hire gang was apprehended on Saturday. The suspect, known by the alias ‘Tomboy,’ is one of the top three most wanted individuals by the Northern Police District (NPD). He was captured in the Marulas B area of Barangay 36, following…
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Mass Arrests and Firearm Seizure in Maguindanao Sur Amid Clan Conflict
In a significant crackdown on clan warfare, security forces in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, arrested 47 individuals and confiscated 61 high-powered firearms on Friday. The operation targeted two feuding Moro families embroiled in a long-standing feud known as ‘rido.’ The seized weapons included an array of firearms such as assault rifles, handguns, rifle grenades, hand…
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