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Three arrested in Tawi-Tawi for stealing Coast Guard officer's firearm
Police in Bongao apprehended three suspects on Saturday in connection with the theft of a pistol from a Philippine Coast Guard member. Authorities recovered multiple firearms during the operation in Barangay Pababag.
LSN Philippines ·
COTABATO CITY — Law enforcement officers in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, have arrested three men suspected of stealing a service weapon from a Philippine Coast Guard officer, marking another successful firearms recovery operation in the troubled southern region.
The arrests occurred Saturday afternoon when police conducted a targeted operation in Barangay Pababag following reports of the theft. In addition to recovering the stolen pistol, authorities seized several other weapons from the suspects during the enforcement action.
The Philippine National Police-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao documented the seizures and arrests as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal firearms circulation in Mindanao. The recovery represents a significant security achievement in an area where unauthorized weapons remain a persistent public safety concern.
The suspects are currently in police custody pending investigation and formal charges. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the initial theft or the identities of those arrested.