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Police confiscated four unlicensed firearms and an explosive device and arrested one man during a court-authorized search in Lamut, Ifugao, authorities said Monday.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) operatives, supported by local police units, carried out the operation on Feb. 4 in Barangay Sanafe.
Recovered from the suspect were two 12-gauge shotguns, a .45-caliber pistol, and a .38-caliber revolver, along with ammunition and magazines.
An M203 grenade was also found at the scene, police said.
Investigators said the suspect, a resident of the area, was unable to present permits or licenses for the weapons and explosive.
The man was taken into custody for documentation and the filing of charges under the firearms and ammunition regulation law.
Police said the operation formed part of continuing efforts to curb the possession of loose firearms and prevent threats to community safety.
