Police arrest 2, seize guns, bombs in Pampanga buy-bust
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga—Authorities arrested on Thursday two individuals and seized several firearms and explosives during a buy-bust operation in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
Police Regional Office 3 director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan identified the suspects arrested by joint operatives of the Pampanga Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), 2nd Pampanga Mobile Force Company (PMFC), Regional Intelligence Unit 3 (RIU3), and San Fernando City police as “Ka Dutdut” and alias “Eric,” both residents of Bgy. San Juan Baño, Arayat, Pampanga.
Seized from the duo were one .9mm firearm loaded with seven rounds of ammunition, a grenade, two cal. .38 revolvers, two hand grenades, the marked and boodle money.
Maranan lauded the collaborative efforts of the involved units.
“This operation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to rid our communities of illegal firearms and explosives. We will continue to intensify our efforts to ensure the safety and security of the public, especially as we approach the election period. I commend our personnel for their dedication and encourage the public to remain vigilant in reporting suspicious activities,” said Maranan.