MANILA, Philippines — The Prison Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) reported confiscating P158,994,889.91-worth of firearms, ammunition, explosives and different proof; and arresting 964 suspects in unlawful actions in December 2024.
In a press release on Saturday, the police unit detailed that its 885 operations yielded in 94 court docket instances to curb free firearms, unlawful playing, environmental crimes, smuggling, counterfeiting, unlawful liquified petroleum fuel (LPG) manufacturing, and terrorism.
The CIDG beforehand reported that it seized P1.7 billion in proof and arrested over 1,000 suspects in November 2024.
READ: CIDG: P1.7B in proof seized, over 1,000 arrested in November ops
Its efforts to stifle free firearms stems from a directive from Philippine Nationwide Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil to focus on unregulated weapons within the lead as much as the 2025 nationwide and native elections.
READ: PNP to crack down on personal armies, free firearms for 2025 polls
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The gun ban begins because the official election interval begins on Sunday, Jan. 12.
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“I commend the unwavering dedication of our CIDG operatives and accomplice businesses. Their united efforts have yielded outstanding ends in the struggle towards criminality,” Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated in a press release.
“We stay resolute in guaranteeing that lawbreakers are held accountable. Relaxation assured, CIDG will proceed to uphold its dedication to public security and safety nationwide,” he added.
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