Danao Police Apprehend Suspects in Illegal Firearms Manufacturing Operation
In a significant crackdown on illicit activities, authorities in Danao City, Cebu, successfully apprehended two individuals involved in the illegal manufacturing of firearms during an early morning operation on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The suspects, identified as a 69-year-old widower and his 31-year-old accomplice, both residents of the area, were caught in the act of producing weapons inside a makeshift shelter.
Details of the Police Raid and Seized Items
The operation, conducted at approximately 4:30 a.m. in Purok San Isidro, Barangay Cahumayan, was executed by members of the Danao City Police Station. Upon arrival, officers discovered the suspects actively working on unfinished pistols, leading to their immediate arrest. A thorough search of the site yielded a substantial cache of weapons and manufacturing equipment.
Recovered items included:
- One unit of a .357 revolver
- One receiver for a .45 caliber firearm
- Two magazines
- One magazine for a 9mm pistol
- Various ammunition rounds
- Thirteen .45 caliber casings
- Two .45 caliber patterns
- Fourteen iron bars
- Other tools and materials used in gun-making
Investigation and Official Response
According to police investigations, the suspects were engaged in the assembly and production of firearms without proper authorization, prompting the swift intervention by law enforcement. The successful operation has been commended by higher authorities, highlighting the effectiveness of local police efforts.
Police Colonel Abubakar Mangelen Jr., chief of the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO), expressed his satisfaction and congratulated the Danao City Police for their achievement in disrupting this illegal activity. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about firearm-related crimes in the region and the proactive measures being taken to address them.
