CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – A private armed group surrendered unlicensed firearms to the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office on Feb. 7 in Barangay Papaya, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija.
POLICE process the surrender of illegal guns in Nueva Ecija on Feb. 7. (PRO-3 FB)
Turned over were five silver caliber .45 pistols, a black Colt .380 pistol, a black M16 rifle, and a 12-gauge shotgun, and magazines and bullets.
The successful turnover was made possible through the effective implementation of the "Balik Baril" program and the strong collaboration between NEPPO, local government units, and other law enforcement agencies.
Police Brig. Gen. Jean S. Fajardo, PRO-3 chief, commended the NEPPO for their achievement and recognized their dedication to keeping communities safe and ensuring that no armed group threatens the elections.
"The voluntary surrender of these firearms proves that our relentless campaign against loose firearms is working. We will not allow private armed groups or illegal weapons to threaten the peace and stability of Central Luzon,” Fajardo said.
“I urge those still holding unlicensed firearms to surrender them now. PRO-3 remains firm in its mission: No place for violence, no room for lawlessness. We are taking action and we will not stop,” said Fajardo.