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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

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)