photo: NCRPO
Operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) seized a cache of high-powered firearms following the arrest of two suspected gun runners in an entrapment operation in Muntinlupa City on Saturday, Dec. 14.
NCRPO director Brig. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin said follow-up operations are still ongoing against two other suspects who were able to escape after poseur buyers from the Regional Special Operations Group (RSOG) announced the bust at around 4 p.m. in Barangay Poblacion.
Seized during the operation were several high-powered firearms, including four Bushmaster rifles (Caliber 5.56mm), a DPMS Panther Arm (Caliber 5.56mm), an M16 upper and lower receiver, a converted air gun (Caliber .22), assorted gun parts, and several rounds of ammunition.
Aberin said the buy-bust money, consisting of one genuine P1,000 bill and 299 pieces of boodle money, was also recovered.
"This operational success highlights our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our communities in preparation for the 2025 National and Local Elections,” said Aberin.
The confiscated guns will be used in the filing of criminal charges against the suspects.