Alleged gunrunner nabbed in Davao del Sur; 10 firearms seized
Authorities arrest an individual for allegedly trading loose firearms in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Zone 3 in Digos City, Davao del Sur on Monday, May 26, 2025. Photo from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.
MANILA, Philippines — An alleged gunrunner was arrested in Davao del Sur, leading to the confiscation of 10 suspected loose firearms.
This was the result of a buy-bust operation in Barangay Zone 3, Digos City on Monday, according to a statement from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Tuesday.
Police identified the suspect as “Hassan,” a resident of Barangay Linuk in Madalum town, Lanao del Sur province.
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“Hassan is an alleged gunrunner who trades and deals loose firearms from Lanao del Sur to alleged politician clients all over Mindanao,” the CIDG said.
Of the 10 firearms confiscated during the operation, nine units were a caliber 9mm revolver and one was a caliber 9mm sub-machine gun.
Hassan may face a case for violating Republic Act 10591 or the Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act./mr
