Ex-cop arrested in Batangas for carrying gun without permit

LUCENA CITY — A former police officer was arrested in Calatagan, Batangas, on Sunday after authorities allegedly found him carrying a firearm without the required permit outside his residence.

A Batangas police report released Monday said officers were serving warrants of arrest against a murder suspect identified only as “Jun” at a resort in Barangay Bagong Silang at around 7:30 p.m. when they spotted a Glock 30 .45-caliber pistol inside a tent.

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Police said a man identified only as “Jonathan,” 48, voluntarily claimed ownership of the firearm and presented a valid firearm license and a License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF).

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However, he allegedly failed to produce a valid Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFOR), prompting officers to arrest him for alleged violation of Section 31 of Republic Act No. 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

The report identified Jonathan, a resident of Quezon City, as a former member of the Philippine National Police but did not provide further details about his service.

Batangas police director Col. Oliver Ebora commended the arresting officers for their vigilance and strict enforcement of firearm laws.

He said the Batangas police remain committed to ensuring that licensed gun owners comply with all legal requirements to promote public safety and maintain peace and order across the province.

Jonathan remains in police custody pending the filing of appropriate charges./coa

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