ORMOC CITY— A laborer voluntarily surrendered an improvised firearm to police during an anti-criminality operation in Barangay Caraycaray, Naval, on December 31, authorities said.
The Naval Municipal Police Station (MPS) identified the individual as alias “Bry,” 18, single, a laborer and resident of Barangay Caraycaray.
Police said the surrender took place at around 12:45 p.m. while officers were conducting a Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) and intelligence monitoring against illegal firearms, locally known as “boga.”
According to Naval police, the suspect turned over a locally made air gun known as “De Holen,” an improvised firearm that uses marbles as projectiles. The surrendered item was immediately brought to the Naval MPS for proper documentation and disposition.
Authorities did not report any arrests in connection with the incident.
(ROBERT DEJON)
