Cops arrest suspects on illegal possession of firearms in SurSur town
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur -- Police operatives reportedly arrested
four suspects for violating Republic Act No. 10591 which is also
known as the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act and RA 9516,
known as "Codifying the Laws On Illegal/Unlawful Possession, Manufacture,
Dealing In, Acquisition or Disposition of Firearms, Ammunition or Explosives or
Instruments Used in the Manufacture of Firearms, Ammunition or
Explosives." The suspects accordingly, were arrested in a joint hot
pursuit operation on July 17, 2023 in Cantilan town.
In a press statement, Madrid Municipal Police Station under the supervision of
Police Major Ferdinand P. Tavares responded to the report from a concerned
citizen on the alleged presence of armed men having drinking spree in Barangay
Panayogon of the said town.
In response, the police operatives immediately acted for the veracity of the
report. Upon reaching the place, the responding personnel were about to
approach the said individuals, and they were fired upon, which prompted them to
retaliate. The suspects scampered towards Barangay Parang in Cantilan, the next
municipality in the northern part of the province.
At around 5:00 p.m. of the same date, a composite team from Madrid MPS, 36IB,
Philippine Army, Cantilan MPS, and Regional Intelligence Division-13 (RID13)
conducted the hot pursuit and dragnet operation that resulted to a successful
arrest of the four (4) suspects at Purok 1, Barangay Parang, Cantilan in
Surigao del Sur.
Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office chief, PCol. Harry B. Domingo revealed
that the suspects were all residents of Barangay Calatngan, San Miguel, Surigao
del Sur identified as follows:
1. Dondon A Montenegro, 39 years old, male, jobless;
2. Eugen A Montenegro, 37 years old, male, jobless;
3. Jomar M Meniano, 25 years old with date of brth on April 18, 1998, male,
jobless; and
4. Dindo A Montenegro, 26 years old with DOB on July 26, 1997, male, jobless.
Confiscated from their possession and control were the following:
l Two hand grenades;
l One unit caliber .45 NORINCO pistol bearing Serial No. 163942;
l Two pcs magazines for caliber .45;
l Three pcs caliber .45 live ammunition;
l Three cellular phones;
l One green wallet; and
l Two sling bags.
The investigation disclosed that the suspects were allegedly involved in gun
for hire and extortion activities in the province.
The official stated that the police force will continuen to maintain the peace
and order throughout the province by maximizing their effectiveness in the campaign
against all forms of criminality.
“These accomplishments proved that the hard work and dedication of the PNP in
strengthening public safety, with the support of the community, is at all times
effective and efficient," PCol. Domingo said.
Meanwhile, the arrested suspects were informed of their constitutional rights
and brought to Madrid MPS with the confiscated items for proper disposition.
SDSPPO chief, on the other hand, urged the public to continuously support the
government in its campaign against all forms of criminality for a secure and
peaceful Surigao del Sur. (SDS-PPO/NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)
