Police arrested and confiscated Assorted Firearms during the Law Enforcement Operation

By Jong Cadion

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (May 1, 2018) – The Police arrested one person and the confiscation of assorted firearms during the conduct of Law Enforcement Operation Monday at about 2:15pm at Purok 3, Barangay Minang and Purok 4, Barangay Nabilid, all of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.

The Law Enforcement operation was jointly conducted by Detectives of CIDG-Zamboanga Del Norte, and personnel from Roxas Municipal Police Station successfully served and executed the Search Warrant with SW#002-2018 & 003-2018 dated April 27, 2018 for Violation of RA 10591.

Case Investigator SPO2 Rey Vertudez disclosed that the WA was issued by Jose Rene G. Dondoyano, Presiding Judge RTC 9TH Judicial Region, Branch 6, Dipolog City.

SPO2 Vertudez said the operation was conducted at Purok 3, Barangay Minang and Purok 4, Barangay Nabilid, all of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte particularly at the house/premises of Marcial Candilasa Reganion which resulted to his arrest and confiscation of the following:

-Three (3) units homemade 12-gauge shotgun w/o serial number, -----Three (3) unit cal .38 (Bearing serial # 57569 and the other 2 have no serial number),

-One (1) unit upper receiver of cal .30 Garand riffle, One (1) unit magnum cal .22 revolver w/o serial number,

-Four (4) pcs cal .22 revolver housing assembly,

-Four (4) pcs cal .38 revolver housing assembly,

-Two (2) pcs homemade pistol single shot with unknown caliber without serial number,

-One (1) Unit Daishin Drill Press electric machine and Assorted tools for gun repair and manufacture.

Arrested person is a member of “Coplan Ponot” unlisted Criminal Gang involved in gun running in the 2nd District of Zamboanga del Norte.

Arrested suspect is now under the temporary custody of CIDG Zamboanga Del Norte for documentation and proper disposition.