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Caraga police collect 28 firearms in weapons surrender drive
Authorities in the Caraga region have collected 28 firearms through a combination of voluntary surrenders and compliance operations targeting unregistered weapons. The collection effort reflects an intensified push by regional police to reduce the circulation of loose firearms.
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Regional police in Caraga reported the successful collection of 28 firearms across various municipalities, marking progress in a broader campaign against unregistered and illegally-held weapons. According to Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, director of Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13), the haul consisted of 21 firearms voluntarily surrendered by civilians and seven weapons with expired registration licenses.
The operation underscores growing efforts by law enforcement in the Mindanao region to tighten control over civilian-held firearms and reduce the prevalence of loose weapons that could potentially be used in criminal activities. Authorities have been conducting targeted operations across Caraga to encourage compliance with weapons registration requirements and to incentivize voluntary surrender of unregistered guns.
The initiative comes as regional police intensify security operations throughout the area. Officials have not disclosed specific details regarding the municipalities involved or timeframe for the collection, but the numbers suggest sustained cooperation between police units and residents in addressing the weapons issue.