400 gun ban violators arrested in Central Luzon

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Philippines — A total of 400 gun ban violators have been arrested in Central Luzon since the Commission on Elections imposed the ban from Jan. 9 to June 5.

Aside from the arrests, police seized 328 assorted firearms and 2,319 deadly weapons and explosives, according to Brig. Gen. Mathew Baccay, Central Luzon police director.

“We will continue conducting regular checkpoints even after the end of the election period to maintain peace and order in the region,” he said.

The election period will end tomorrow.

Baccay urged the public to cooperate with police officers manning the checkpoint to avoid problems.