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Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Police, military top gun ban violators
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are top violators of Executive Order (EO) 122, which prohibits carrying of firearms by unauthorized persons.
General Santos City Police Office (GSCPO) Director Senior Supt. Jeorge Aquisap revealed many of those they apprehended for carrying firearms are police and military assets and agents who do not have permits to carry firearms.
Aquisap further said the AFP and PNP have violated the law by issuing a memorandum on loose firearms, which "has been abused".
Expressing disappointment over the said practice, Aquisap said they can only "relax when some government agencies cite the need of civilian agents."
Meanwhile, Aquisap has ordered his men to intensify the campaign against loose firearms. Merlyn F. Velarde
(November 25, 2003 issue)
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