PNP: 2,485 election gun ban violators arrested, so far

PNP: 2,485 election gun ban violators arrested, so far

The Philippine National Police in Abra sets up a checkpoint in one of the strategic areas in the province in this photo taken on Jan. 12, 2025  to enforce the gun ban and strengthen security during the election period. (PNP ABRA)   MANILA, Philippines — A total of 2,485 election gun ban violators were recorded as of April 17,2025, data from the election-related monitoring of the Philippine National Police (PNP) showed.  According to the data, th…

7 Ormoc cops face raps for loose firearms, poll gun ban

By Sarwell Meniano RAPS FILED. Leyte police provincial director Col. Dionisio Apas answers media questions during a press briefing in Tacloban City Tuesday (April 15, 2025). Seven police officers tagged as persons of interest in the shooting of self-confessed drug lord and Albuera, Leyte mayoralty bet Kerwin Espinosa are now facing charges for carrying loose firearms in violation of the election gun ban. (PNA photo by Desiree Daga, OJT/PNA) TACL…