More loose guns seized in Sibugay, Sulu

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — At least 34 loose firearms were surrendered by local officials in Zamboanga Sibugay and Sulu on Saturday, security officials said yesterday.

Six barangay captains of Siasi town in Sulu surrendered six guns to the First Marine Company of the Marine Battalion Landing Team 1, Rear Admiral Rene Medina, Naval Forces Western Mindanao commander, said. 

Medina said they have been holding dialogues with residents to convince them to surrender their unlicensed guns. 

The military has recovered around 300 assorted firearms in Sulu since February.

In Zamboanga Sibugay, officials of Malangas town turned over 18 shotguns, five caliber .45 pistols, a caliber .22 pistol, a hand grenade and four rifle grenades.