2 nabbed, guns seized in Arayat
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — Two persons on Wednesday were arrested for violation of the election gun ban in two separate operations in Arayat, Pampanga.
In a report to Police Regional Office 3 director Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, joint operatives from the Pampanga Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), Regional Intelligence Unit (RIU), SWAT Pampanga, 2nd and 1st Provincial Mobile Force Companies (PMFC), RID3, Arayat Municipal Police Station (MPS), and the Tactical Support Company (TSC) RMFB3 carried out two separate search warrant operations in Bgy. San Mateo in Arayat.
Pampanga police director Col. Jay Dimaandal said The first search warrant was served at the residence of alias “Baby Ambo,” 56, of Bgy. San Mateo, Arayat.
The seized items included one 5.56mm M16 Colt rifle, four short magazines, two long magazines, two magazines for a .45 pistol, a rifle grenade, 236 rounds of 5.56mm live ammunition, and other related items.
Meanwhile, a search warrant was executed at the residence of an alias “Amang,” 72, of San Mateo Road, Bgy. San Mateo.
The search led to the seizure of a cal..45 pistol, three M16 rifle magazines with live ammunition, a disassembled M16 rifle upper and lower receiver, and another rifle grenade.
Both suspects were brought to the Arayat police and will be charged with violation of Republic Act 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
In preparation for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections, Fajardo stressed the critical need to address the threat posed by loose firearms.
“As we approach the May 2025 NLE, ensuring that all firearms are properly registered and accounted for remains a top priority for PRO3. These recent operations in Arayat are part of our ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal firearms and ensure public safety,” said Fajardo.
