Men yield guns in Tabuk

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Four men were flagged down in a checkpoint after they were found carrying firearms without permit.

The suspects were identified as James Billet, 25, married; Jimmy Bunga, 43, married; Gabriel Agawa, 29, married; and Miing Awing, 29, married, all residents of Bulanao Centro for violation of Presidential Decree 1866 as amended by Republic Act 8294.

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At the checkpoint, a blue multi cab pick-up with plate number JBY-267 was flagged down for inspection. Police claimed they were able to notice two shotguns and an M-16 rifle inside the vehicle.

Upon verification, the suspects presented firearms licenses for both 12-gauge shotguns with SN 1214391 and SN 1214392 which are covered by firearms license control no. 1-B65188 and SN 1-B832436, respectively.

However, the rifle’s license with SN RP71623BG expired. The suspects failed to present permit to carry firearm outside their residences, which led to their arrest.

On January 24, a case of violation of PD 1866 (Illegal Possession of Firearms) as amended by RA 8294 was formally filed before the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor, Tabuk City against the suspects.

The suspects and confiscated items are now under the custody of Tabuk City Police Station. (Rubyloida Bitog)