The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) arrested two individuals involved in the illegal firearms trade and confiscated high-powered weapons and ammunition.
At approximately 3:50 PM on December 14, operatives from the Regional Special Operations Group (RSOG) of the NCRPO, initiated the operation in Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa City.
Two other suspects remain at large and hot pursuit operations are ongoing.
Seized during the operation were several high-powered firearms, including four Bushmaster rifles (Caliber 5.56mm), a DPMS Panther Arm (Caliber 5.56mm), an M16 upper and lower receiver, a converted air gun (Caliber .22), assorted gun parts, and several rounds of ammunition.
UV powder-dusted buy-bust money, consisting of one genuine P 1,000 bill and 299 pieces of boodle money, were also recovered.
The confiscated evidence was then inventoried correctly, photographed, and marked in the presence of barangay officials, ensuring transparency in the operation.
Police Brigadier General Anthony Aberin, the acting Regional Director of the NCRPO, commended the operatives for their dedication and professionalism, emphasizing that this operation is a testament to their proactive approach to eradicating illegal firearms.
“This operational success highlights our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our communities in preparation for the 2025 National and Local Elections, the strict adherence to police operational procedures, and that we will continue to uphold the highest standards of law enforcement to ensure a safer and more secure Metro Manila,” he said.
