Number of gun ban violators rises to 892
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police on Wednesday said it has arrested 892 people for violating the nationwide gun ban imposed by the Commission on Elections last January 10.
Of the 892 arrested, 33 were government officials or employees, 58 were police officers, 34 were from the military and 767 were civilians.
A total of 312 high-powered guns and 450 low-powered firearms were seized from the violators. Also confiscated were 780 airguns or airsoft guns, 203 bladed weapons and 76 grenades or explosives.
Comelec Resolution 8714 issued last December 17, 2009 bans all persons from carrying firearms and deadly weapons in public places including public buildings, streets, parks and private vehicles from January 10 to June 9, 2010.
Aside from regular firearms and deadly weapons, also covered by the ban are air guns and replications, as well as bladed instruments, hand grenades, and other explosives except for fireworks.
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