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Albuera Mayor Surrenders Firearms to Local Police
Albuera Mayor Rolan "Kerwin" Espinosa has voluntarily turned over unlicensed firearms to municipal police, citing his commitment to compliance with government directives on loose weapons.
LSN Philippines ·
TACLOBAN CITY — Albuera Mayor Rolan "Kerwin" Espinosa surrendered a collection of loose firearms to local police authorities on Tuesday, demonstrating what he described as his willingness to abide by law enforcement regulations.
The mayor relinquished the weapons without delay after police issued a call for the surrender of unlicensed and unregistered firearms within the municipality. Officials did not specify the exact number or type of firearms involved in the surrender.
Espinosa characterized the surrender as evidence of his administration's commitment to maintaining public order and cooperating with law enforcement initiatives. Police authorities in Albuera have been enforcing stricter regulations regarding privately held weapons as part of broader public safety operations across the region.
The voluntary surrender aligns with ongoing government efforts to reduce the proliferation of loose firearms in communities throughout the Eastern Visayas.