5 nabbed for gun ban violation in Bulacan

MALOLOS, Philippines — Five persons were arrested in Bulacan over the weekend for violation of the 15-day gun ban imposed in Metro Manila and Central Luzon for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.

Macric Sister, 24, and Tom Marvin Cruz, 19, both residents of Barangay Citruz, San Jose del Monte, were collared for indiscriminate firing.

Police said an improvised shotgun, a pen gun and various types of ammunition were recovered from the suspects.

Jayson Barrios, 34; Arnel Ursal-am, 40, and John Peter Gordeville, 27, security guards of HC security agency in Valenzuela, were arrested for allegedly shooting Charles Nebrida, 25; James Ayad, 27, and Arnel Lukban, 35, employees of SVP Build Construction in Barangay Santor, Malolos, following an altercation during a drinking spree.

A 9mm pistol and a shotgun were reportedly recovered from the security guards. 

The Philippine National Police said the gun ban, which started on All Saints’ Day, would strengthen security measures being imposed for the ASEAN summit.

No one is allowed to carry firearms outside the house until Nov. 15.