Operatives of the Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) confiscated firearms and ammunition during a search warrant operation conducted in Hacienda Tagud, Barangay Luna, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, on April 23, 2026.
Arrest and Seizure
The operation led to the arrest of alias Bong-bong, a 39-year-old resident of the area. Lieutenant Colonel Joem Malong, chief of the PRO-NIR Public Information Office, stated that Cadiz City Police Station personnel raided the suspect's home under a search warrant for violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
Community Reports Trigger Action
Malong explained that the operation was prompted by reports from concerned residents who informed the police that the suspect had been threatening neighbors, stating he would shoot them. This behavior caused fear and alarm within the community. Acting on these reports, intelligence operatives conducted casing and surveillance operations, as well as firearms verification, which confirmed that the suspect was not a licensed firearms holder.
Recovered Items
Authorities recovered from the suspect's possession the following items:
- One improvised shotgun (sulpak)
- Six rounds of live ammunition for a 12-gauge shotgun
- One .38 caliber revolver loaded with two rounds of live ammunition
- Three heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu, with an estimated market value of P20,400
Suspect Detained
The suspect is currently detained at the custodial facility of Cadiz City Police Station. Malong reiterated that PRO-NIR reaffirms its commitment to protecting communities from threats posed by illegal firearms and dangerous drugs. She emphasized that this operation underscores the importance of public cooperation and highlights the organization's prompt and decisive action in addressing reports that endanger public safety.
