Forty-two individuals apprehended for flouting gun ban regulations
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Move over, lawbreakers! The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) is cracking down on those defying the election-related gun ban, pulling in a whopping 42 miscreants, as revealed by DCPO's acting director, Police Colonel Hansel Marantan. These arrests took place between January 12 and March 11, with a total of 32 firearms seized and two replicas confiscated. The story doesn't end there - an impressive 121 firearms were voluntarily surrendered by fearful gun owners, alongside six explosives and one deadly weapon.
During a bustling Aidilfitri Open House interview on April 24, Marantan shared the good news, explaining that despite the arrests, the city has remained peacefully peaceful throughout the election period. The DCPO's tireless efforts resulted in 30 successful operations during this period.
Davao City's peaceful atmosphere was maintained even amidst minor political tensions, earning it a green category status. The DCPO has consistently urged the public to be mindful of the serious consequences of unauthorized firearm possession during the election period. Violating these laws results in charges for illegal firearm possession and gun ban infringement, both of which carry severe penalties and are strictly enforced.
One of the most substantial arrests transpired on February 4, when Anwar Saluang, the newly appointed mayor of Nabalawag in Cotabato province, along with his three escorts, were nabbed at a Toril checkpoint in Davao City. Authorities discovered a pair of pistols hidden in their vehicle while they were on their way to downtown Davao City.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has imposed a nationwide gun ban from January 12 to June 11, 2025, aligning with the forthcoming midterm elections. The ban aims to mitigate election-related violence and ensure the safety of the public during the campaign and polling period. [1] A
- In Davao City, on Thursday, the police apprehended 42 individuals defying the election-related gun ban between January 12 and March 11, as disclosed by Police Colonel Hansel Marantan during a crime-and-justice news segment.
- Two of these arrests occurred on February 4, when Anwar Saluang, the newly appointed mayor of Nabalawag in Cotabato province, along with his three escorts, were nabbed in Davao City, with a pair of pistols discovered hidden in their vehicle.
- Since 2025 is an election year, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has imposed a nationwide gun ban from January 12 to June 11, in an effort to prevent election-related violence and ensure the safety of the public during the campaign and polling period.
- Despite the gun ban, Davao City has managed to remain peaceful during the election period, with the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) conducting 30 successful operations and receiving 121 voluntary firearm surrenders throughout the period.
