The Mandaue City Police Office reports a total of 16 unregistered firearms seized since the implementation of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban on January 12, 2025. This enforcement comes amidst various operations and checkpoints designed to bolster security as the election period unfolds, with police emphasizing the crucial nature of these measures to maintain public safety and prevent election-related violence.
Among the confiscated firearms, most lacked legal ownership documents, making them subject to immediate removal under the gun ban regulations. With intensified checkpoints occurring twice daily, law enforcement seeks to ensure compliance and encourage community reporting on illegal arms activity. The gun ban will remain in effect until June 11, prompting authorities to stay vigilant in the face of Mandaue’s political history and its potential for unrest during the upcoming elections.
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