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2,423 gun ban violators, arrested

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday said it has, so far, arrested a total of 2,423 gun ban violators leading to the May 9 polls.

This includes 2,335 civilian violators, 14 policemen, 11 military personnel, 41 security officers and 22 uncategorized individuals.

Members of the Southern Police District conducts a Commission on Election (COMELEC) checkpoint, on 10 January 2022. The Philippine National Police (PNP) has begun enforcing a nationwide gun ban from January 9, 2022. PHOTO BY ALQUINTO