PRO-6 logs 277 guns in loose-firearms campaign
By Jennifer P. Rendon
ILOILO CITY — The Police Regional Office 6 accounted for 277 surrendered firearms in its campaign against unregistered and illegally held weapons across Western Visayas through continuing operations, including Project R.T.T. 3389.
The firearms were surrendered during the latest reporting period, from 6 a.m. Sept. 16 to 5:59 p.m. Sept. 17.
During the period, different police units conducted 176 operations that resulted in the arrest of one individual, the confiscation of one firearm, and the recovery of one explosive.
The 277 surrendered firearms were turned over to authorities for proper disposition and safekeeping.
Project R.T.T. 3389, which stands for Restrict, Track, and Turn-in, focuses on accounting for loose firearms across the region’s 3,389 barangays.
The initiative complements PRO-6’s continuing efforts to account for undocumented firearms and encourage their lawful and voluntary surrender.
PRO-6 Regional Director Police Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said the voluntary surrender of firearms remains an important part of keeping communities safe and preventing weapons from being used in criminal activities.
“Our focus is not only on recovering firearms, but on making sure that every loose firearm is properly accounted for and kept out of situations where it can cause harm,” he said.
Tuaño added that sustained field operations and Project R.T.T. 3389 have allowed police to reach communities across Western Visayas and provide firearm holders with an opportunity to comply with the law.
PRO-6 also reminded the public to properly secure and register firearms and coordinate with the nearest police station regarding loose, undocumented, or unregistered firearms.
Those with information about illegally held firearms are likewise encouraged to report them through official police channels.
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