DAVAO CITY – Government soldiers arrested 5 people on Tuesday for transporting weapons in President Rodrigo Duterte’s hometown in Davao City in southern Philippines.
The soldiers were manning a security checkpoint when they stopped a pickup truck for a routine search when they discovered guns and grenades. The passengers have failed to show any papers or permits for the weapons and were immediately arrested.
During interrogation, one of the men turned out to be a village councilwoman, Analiza Arquillano; and another is a pro-government militia Ranier Pedroso; and the three were identified as George Arquillano, Reynan Adame and Arnel Repollo – all are residents of Magpet town in North Cotabato province.
Police said the five are facing criminal charges for violations of the election gun ban and illegal possession of explosives and firearms after soldiers seized from the two fragmentation grenades, one .45-caliber pistol, one 9mm pistol and an M2 Carbine and dozens of bullets and 12 magazines.
It was unknown why they were transporting weapons, but police said investigation is still going on. (Mindanao Examiner)
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