CL GUN BAN NETS 195 VIOLATORS

BY KEVIN GALANG

THE strict implementation of the Gun Ban Law in Central Luzon in line with the upcoming October 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) has resulted in the arrest of 195 violators.

More than 200 deadly weapons, explosives and assorted firearms were seized.

Police Regional Office 3 director Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo Jr. said that from August 28 to date, a total of 156 various firearms and 77 deadly weapons, including explosives, were confiscated.

The 195 individuals were arrested during the conduct of different police operations such as checkpoints, illegal drug operations and implementation of search warrants.

“I have reminded our personnel  to be courteous to motorists and to adhere to  general guidelines prescribed in our Revised Police Operational Procedures,” Hidalgo said.

The Central Luzon top cop said at checkpoints, motorists are advised to slow down,  dim their headlights,  turn on their cabin lights and answer promptly if asked by police authorities.

The carrying of firearms, other deadly weapons and explosives, as well as its transportation, is strictly prohibited from August 28 to November 29.