Daily Tribune (Philippines)

MPD recovers ex-cops’ guns

- PAT C. SANTOS

The Manila Police District (MPD) announced on Monday the recovery of 20 service firearms from former policemen, including those who had gone absent without official leave and those discharged for various offenses.

MPD public informaton officer P/Maj. Philipp Ines said the recovery of the firearms was in line with the Philippine National Police’s “Oplan Bawi” program last 4 to 6 March.

Securing the firearms would prevent their being used in illegal activities, MPD chief Brig. Gen Leo Francisco said, adding confiscati­ng loose firearms would help minimize election-related violence.

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