Gun Confiscated from 3 Minors

The Firearm which was confiscated from the suspects

                On September 11, 2016 at about 9:50 PM, this station was informed thru phone call from a concerned citizen that there’s a group of persons in which one of them is armed with cal. 38 pistol inside Ril-J Videoke House located at the Boulevard, Bgry Sta Cruz, Dapitan City.

Immediately, personnel of this station led by PSupt Glenn Dulawan together with SPO4 Jose Renault Tan conducted Oplan Bakal/Sita at the said place.

Upon arrival at the mentioned place, the group already left and according to the witness,they are going towards Brgy Dawo. The team, together with the witness followed the suspects and found them at the Boulevard particularly in front of Home Sweet Home Pension House, Brgy Dawo. As the team approached them, one of the three (3) suspects who was positively identified by the witnesses, threw the firearm over the seawall. The team conducted search in the area and recovered One (1) unit Smith and Wesson Cal. 38 revolver with defaced serial number and without ammunition.

The three suspects, whose identities are withheld because they are minors, all residents of Brgy Banonong, this city were arrested and were brought to this station for the necessary documentation. They were further turned-over to DSWDO for proper disposition while a case for violation of 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act) is being prepared for filing in court against them.