Report on illegal possession of firearm in Surigao

PNP elements of Surigao City Police Station led by SPO1 Silvero C Mindaña apprehended a certain Clark Tulang, 18 years old, single, jobless and resident Barangay Bad-as, Placer, Surigao del Norte on July 31, 2009 at 10:30 in the evening at Purok 8, Barangay San Juan, Surigao City.

Initial investigation disclosed that while PNP elements of Surigao City Police Station conducting roving patrol, suspect ran away which prompted the apprehending officer to chase him.

Confiscated from his possession were one unit cal .45 pistol colt with serial no. 1455769 loaded with 3 live ammunitions and one black leather inside holster.
Suspect failed to present pertinent documents to show the legality of said firearm. Suspect brought to Surigao City Police Station while appropriate charges are now prepared for filing in court. Progress report to follow. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

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