95 nabbed for gun ban violation so far–PNP

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested close to 100 individuals for violating the election gun ban.

In a statement on Friday, Police Chief Superintendent Wilben Mayor, PNP spokesman, said 95 individuals have been arrested in different parts of the country in the ongoing conduct of on-the-spot gun check operations.

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Of the 95 arrested, 90 were civilians; one was a member of the PNP; two were security guards; and one was a Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (Cafgu) member.

Mayor said a total of 79 firearms and 331 deadly weapons were confiscated.

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The gun ban is being implemented by the PNP and other law enforcement agencies starting on January 10, the start of the election period for the May 2016 polls. CDG