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Eastern Visayas police seize 32 firearms, explosives in crackdown
Police in Eastern Visayas confiscated 32 loose firearms and an explosive device during coordinated operations across the region. The seizures are part of an ongoing campaign to combat illegal firearms possession.
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TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE — Law enforcement authorities in Eastern Visayas have removed 32 firearms and an explosive device from circulation following 28 operations conducted on September 28, the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) announced. The coordinated enforcement action reflects intensified regional efforts to address the proliferation of loose firearms and illegal explosives.
The operations were carried out across multiple areas within the Eastern Visayas region as police continue to prioritize weapons confiscation and public safety initiatives. Among the seizures was one firearm recovered during the campaign, according to PRO-8 officials.
The regional police office has made curbing illegal firearms possession a key enforcement priority, citing concerns over public order and security. The September 28 operations underscore the department's commitment to removing weapons from communities where they pose potential risks to residents.
Police have not provided additional details regarding the nature of the explosive device or the specific municipalities where the seizures took place. PRO-8 indicated that similar enforcement operations are expected to continue as part of its broader anti-loose firearms initiative.