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Quezon City authorities apprehended a 42-year-old man for carrying an unlicensed firearm during an anti-criminality operation, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported.
The suspect, a local resident, was intercepted at around 11 p.m. on January 18 along an alley in Barangay Tandang Sora while handling a .22-caliber revolver loaded with live ammunition. He was unable to present the required legal permits for the firearm.
Police said the man was informed of the charges and his constitutional rights. He opted to remain silent in the absence of legal counsel and was later brought to a government hospital for a physical examination before being transferred to the police station for further investigation.
Background checks revealed the suspect had prior police records dating back to 2016. Authorities also noted previous reports of minor disturbances involving the individual, although no formal complaints had been filed.
The seized firearm and ammunition will undergo ballistic testing, and verification will be coordinated with relevant PNP units to confirm ownership and legality.
PNP Acting Chief PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the arrest demonstrates the police’s commitment to preventing the circulation of unlicensed firearms and ensuring public safety. He added that such operations support the PNP’s Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) program.
Authorities emphasized that the operation aligns with directives from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to maintain peace, order, and public trust, reflecting the ongoing efforts of the PNP to provide prompt and accountable service to communities.
