Peaceful and orderly Election Day in Surigao Norte: PNP
BUTUAN CITY -- Following the
successful arrests of 12 suspects on COMELEC Gun Ban and violation on Republic Act
No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, prior
the actual casting of votes, Election Day in the province of Surigao del Norte
turned out to be generally peaceful and orderly.
The Office of the Provincial
Operations Division recorded zero criminal activities in the entire province
yesterday, citing that only minor incidents like Vote-Counting Machine (VCM)
malfunction, other VCM technical problems, and long queue of voters in the
polling precincts but these were immediately addressed.
PCOL Renato C. Mercado, provincial
director of Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office, emphasized that the
neutralization of possible threats in the province have contributed to the
overall success of the election.
“The people in Surigao del Norte
province were able to exercise their right to vote due to our relentless and
persistent efforts to provide a safe and secure environment. The 2022 National
and Local Elections are over but rest assured that your police remain committed
to serving and protecting the country and people,” said Director Mercado.
Mercado added that all documents and
statements against the arrested suspects have been prepared and cases will be
filed at the Prosecutor’s Office today. (Police Regional Office-13/PIA-Surigao del
Norte)
