PNP: More than 1,100 election gun ban violators caught
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said more than 1,100 election gun ban violators have been caught.
Data from the PNP said a total of 1,191 persons were arrested including 1,151 civilians, ten police personnel, seven military personnel, 13 security personnel, and ten unspecified individuals.
Most of the arrested persons are located in Metro Manila at 361.
There have been a total of 1,067 confiscated weapons since the ban took place.
The Commission on Elections has set the gun ban for the national and local elections from January 9 until June 8, 2022.
Violators may face jail time of one year up to six years, disqualification to hold public office, and deprivation of the right to vote. However, regular officers, members, and agents of several agencies are exempted from the gun ban.
RELATED STORIES
Election gun ban arrests now at 1,160 — PNP
PNP starts imposition of gun ban nationwide
