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Loaded pistol seized from 13-year-old student in Sultan Kudarat
Philippine National Police recovered a 9mm handgun and ammunition from a teenage student at a school in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat. The minor voluntarily opened his bag during the inspection, leading to the confiscation of the weapon.
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MANILA — Authorities have confiscated a firearm from a 13-year-old student discovered carrying a loaded pistol to school in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, the Philippine National Police said.
The PNP recovered a 9mm pistol containing eight rounds of ammunition after finding the weapon inside the student's school bag. The minor cooperated with authorities by voluntarily opening his bag during inspection, facilitating the recovery of the firearm and ammunition.
The discovery marks another incident of weapons being brought onto school premises in the country. The case has been turned over to appropriate authorities for further investigation and appropriate action.
Details regarding how the student obtained the firearm and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. The PNP did not immediately release additional information about the student's identity or disciplinary measures being taken.