Retired cop arrested for gun charges
Camp Col Rafael C Rodriguez, Butuan City—– In the intensified campaign against loose firearms, police nabbed a retired PNP member during the implementation of search warrant on Tuesday (May 7) in Brgy. San Agustin, Tandag City.
Police Brigadier General Gilberto DC Cruz, Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 director identified the arrested suspect as Antonio Lluvido Biol, 56, retired PNP member and a resident of Brgy San Agustin, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur.
A Norinco cal. 45 pistol was confiscated from the suspect who will be facing charges for violation of Republic Act No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act.
The operation was based on the search warrant issued by Hon. Catalina Shineta M. Tare-Palacio, Judge of Regional Trial Court Branch 41, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur.
“This operation was part of our intensive efforts to implement the COMELEC gun ban and ensure peaceful elections on May 13, 2019 in the region” RD Cruz added.
Source: Caraga Pulis
