Mga bumibili ng hindi lisensiyadong baril online, tinutugis na ng PNP

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00:00 PNP is now targeting the buyers of non-licensed firearms.

00:06 Joshua Garcia has this report.

00:08 The Philippine National Police is continuing its investigation on the buyers of the loose firearms

00:15 that were confiscated by PNP-CIDG in Marikina last Friday.

00:19 According to the leader of the Philippine National Police,

00:22 it will be difficult for them to trace the buyers

00:24 because it does not have a record in the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office.

00:28 Now, they will target these buyers.

00:30 It's time for PNP to get a lead on the verification they are doing.

00:34 According to CIDG Director Police Major General Romeo Caramat,

00:38 their investigation is ongoing,

00:39 including the completion of the follow-up operation for the parochial officers.

00:43 We will verify it because we have a record of unlicensed firearms.

00:49 So the investigation is still a continuous follow-up.

00:55 It needs an imposition to file a case.

01:00 It's easy for them to deny it.

01:02 It needs an imposition to file a case.

01:06 According to the PNP, it's possible that illegal firearms are being used by private armed groups or PAGs.

01:12 This is dangerous especially since the barangay and the last elections are coming up, 2023.

01:18 This Friday, CIDG will remember that more than 50 firearms

01:22 including long and short firearms,

01:25 as well as major and minor parts, tools, and machinery are being used to make firearms.

01:30 They are being sold online,

01:32 where, according to the previous information,

01:35 uniformed personnel of PNP, AFP, gun enthusiasts, and some high-profile politicians with PAGs are included.

01:42 In addition, PNP Chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr.

01:47 has ordered the illegal firearms to be surrendered to unlicensed sellers.

01:53 I'm appealing to our police officers to continue our campaign.

02:01 Let us intensify this.

02:02 Also, I'm appealing to our other private individuals who have this.

02:09 Please, let's not wait for searches in their homes.

02:17 If possible, just surrender. It's better that way.

02:20 Joshua Garcia for the "Bayan" (Municipal Television).