30 nabbed in election gun ban, 80 firearms seized: PNP

Michael Delizo

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1736749252038473269991_1071949078309822_7474875250905270132_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Police implement election gun ban. Photo courtesy of PRO 1"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false" style="text-align:left">Police implement election gun ban. <em>Photo courtesy of PRO 1</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UPDATED) </strong>— More than 30 individuals have been arrested for carrying firearms on the second day of the nationwide election gun ban, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday.</p><p>Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, PNP spokesperson, said of those arrested, 26 were civilians, three security guards, an appointed government official of a Bangsamoro ministry, and a soldier.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/12/pnp-4-arrested-so-far-for-violating-election-gun-ban-1601">PNP: 4 arrested so far for violating election gun ban</a></div><p>At least 80 firearms have been confiscated, with 19 from Central Luzon, 14 in Cagayan Valley, and 9 in Western Visayas. Some gun replicas, ammunition, and explosives were also seized.</p><p>PNP Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil earlier directed police officers to conduct checkpoints three times a day as part of intensified security measures.</p><p>These checkpoints, established by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), aim to prevent election-related violence during the election period, which began on Sunday and will conclude on June 11.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/12/pnp-calls-on-citizens-to-cooperate-at-comelec-checkpoints-1350">PNP calls on citizens to cooperate at Comelec checkpoints</a></div><p>Under the gun ban, carrying or transporting firearms, deadly weapons, and explosives is strictly prohibited.</p><p>Permits to carry and possess firearms outside of residence are also suspended unless an exemption has been secured from Comelec.</p><p>Only uniformed personnel from the police, military, and other authorized government law enforcement agencies are allowed to carry firearms while on official duty.</p><p>Violators of the gun ban face severe penalties, including imprisonment ranging from one to 12 years.</p><p>Fajardo reminded officers of the protocols, including the requirement for police to be in uniform and the application of the Plain View Doctrine, which permits only visual searches.</p><p>Police cannot search glove compartments or automobile trunks unless there are grounds to request further inspection.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HhAS3hUVovw?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>More than 30 individuals have been arrested for carrying firearms on the second day of the nationwide election gun ban, the Philippine National Police said Monday.</p>

More than 30 individuals have been arrested for carrying firearms on the second day of the nationwide election gun ban, the Philippine National Police said Monday.

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30 nabbed in election gun ban, 80 firearms seized: PNP

30 nabbed in election gun ban, 80 firearms seized: PNP

Michael Delizo,

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Published Jan 13, 2025 02:49 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 13, 2025 04:00 PM PHT

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