MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police on Friday said it has arrested 357 people for violating the nationwide election gun ban imposed by the Commission on Elections since January 10.
Of the 357 arrested, 28 are from the police, 24 are from the military and 292 are civilian and government employees. Police have also seized 314 firearms from the violators.
Senior Superintendent Emmanuel Licup said Comelec Resolution 8714 issued last December 17, 2009 bans all persons from carrying firearms and deadly weapons in public places including public buildings, streets, parks and private vehicles from January 10 to June 9, 2010.
Aside from regular firearms and deadly weapons, also covered by the ban are air guns and replications, as well as bladed instruments, hand grenades, and other explosives except for fireworks.
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