A tip from a concerned citizen played a decisive hand in the tracking down and arrest of a group of armed men believed to be members of a “gun-running group” looking for prospective clients or buyers in the province.
Superintendent Renato O. David, town police chief, reported the arrest of the six-man group late Wednesday afternoon on board a Toyota Revo car (WGP 633) which was intercepted by town police in Barangay Triala, this town.
David said the group members are currently undergoing tactical interrogation to determine the depth of their participation in arms smuggling and probable recruitment of soldiers, among others.
He identified the suspects as: Arnaldo Arao, 32; Jackson Tuazon, 31, both residents of Sitio Bertese, Barangay Lennec, Guimba; Jerry Villastique, 38, a native of Oriental Beta, Lanao Del Sur and presently residing in Barangay Sta Veronica, Guimba; Alayodan Jalil, 39, also of Barangay Sta Veronica, Guimba; and Sumacum Cader,72, a native of Linao Bayang, Lanao Del Sur.
Recovered from the possession of the suspects were one Armalite rifle without serial number, one hand grenade, one long magazine with 15 live ammunition for M16 rifle, eight assorted cellphones, one tablet, and P150,661 cash.
Charges of violation of Republic Act 10591 and Republic Act 9516, or illegal possession of firearms, explosives and ammunition, were filed against the suspects.
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