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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Mass Surrender of Loose Firearms by the LGU in Payao



By JONG CADION

PAYAO, Zamboanga Sibugay (May 9, 2018) – 90 assorted firearms and 7 explosives were turned over by the Local Government Units of Payao municipality of this province to the Philippine National Police (PNP) during the Mass Surrender of Loose Firearms conducted at the Rooftop of Payao Municipal Hall in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay recently.

Police Inspector Ronaldo B. Gantonoc, COP of Payao MPS, initiated the Mass Surrender of firearms. The activity was attended by PSSUPT Nestor Y. Tiempo, Provincial Director of Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office.

The Army’s 102nd Deputy Brigade Commander Col. Bangnus Gaerlan and the Commanding Officer Lt.Col. Jonathan Obena of the Army’s 44th Infantry Battalion also attended the activity.

Payao Municipal Mayor Joeper Hamlag Mendoza together with elected Barangay Chairman of different barangay of Payao supported the program of the PNP and the military against the loose firearms.

There are ninety (90) assorted firearms and seven (7) explosives that were surrendered to the PNP described as follows:
-Seventy-seven (77) units 12 Gauge Shotgun;
-One (1) unit Carbine M2;
-One (1) unit Sniper M-30;
-One (1) unit Garand Rifle;
-Three (3) units Caliber 38 revolver;
-Seven (7) units Caliber 357;
-One (1) unit Rifle Grenade; and
-Six (6) M-203 Ammunitions

During the ceremony, the PNP Official informed the participants of the laws in possessing the firearms. Likewise the PNP Official urged the public that all those unlicensed and unregistered firearms must be surrendered either to the PNP or AFP to ensure the peace and tranquility in the community.  

After the said activity, The PNP Official conducted the inventory of the surrendered loose firearms and explosives and were turnover to Provincial Logistics Branch for proper disposition.

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