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Police seize high-powered firearms in Tarlac

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Operatives of San Manuel police successfully seized several high-powered firearms and ammunition during the implementation of a Search Warrant in Brgy. San Agustin, San Manuel, Tarlac on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 7).

The target of Search Warrant No. 009-25 issued by Hon. Luis C. Velasquez, Executive Judge of RTC Branch 105, Paniqui, Tarlac, for violation of RA 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act was a 55-year old farmer.

Confiscated from the suspect’s possession were the following: One (1) Caliber 9mm ARMSCOR Pistol; 1 Caliber .380 COLT Pistol; 1 Airgun Rifle; assorted ammunition, 1 CO2 Tank; 1 black Bandolier and 1 Holster of Caliber .380 Pistol.

PRO3 Director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr., commended the operating team and stated “This accomplishment sends a clear message: PRO3 will not allow the spread of loose firearms that threaten the safety of our people. We remain steadfast in ensuring peace and security across Central Luzon.”

This operation is in line with the PNP Focused Agenda of Acting Chief PNP, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., particularly in strengthening law enforcement operations and sustaining the campaign against loose firearms. (UnliNews Online)

Manny D. Balbin
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Emmanuel "Manny" Dineros Balbin, founder and editor-in-chief of UNLINEWS ONLINE and UNLINEWS Digital Newspaper, is a former seminarian of Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) in Notre Dame University Seminary in Cotabato City. Graduated college with Philosophy and Political Science courses at the University of Santo Tomas, Legazpi City. A former Journal Group of Publication (People's Journal, People's Tonight, Taliba & Women's Journal) staffer for 17 years. Before, he simultaneously contributed news articles to 3 local newspapers in Bulacan (NewsCore, MetroNews & NewsWatcher). He is the founder and the former editor-in-chief of RONDA Balita, both in weekly newspaper and online news. A former Kabayan provincial reporter, 2010 Bulacan election correspondent by Rappler and presently, a stringer of Philippine News Agency (PNA) Bulacan.
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