ESPERANZA, Sultan Kudarat (June 20, 2025) — A 38-year-old mechanic was arrested during a police operation conducted early Friday morning in Barangay Salabaca, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat.
The suspect, known only by his alias “Anak”, is married and a resident of the said barangay, according to the Esperanza Municipal Police Station (MPS).
The operation, carried out at around 5:35 AM, was led by the Esperanza MPS in coordination with the 2nd Sultan Kudarat Provincial Mobile Force Company (SKPMFC). It was based on a search warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 19 of the 12th Judicial Region in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat on June 17, 2025.
Authorities seized one unit of a .45 caliber Remington firearm bearing serial number 717539, along with one magazine and two live rounds of ammunition.
The suspect is now under the custody of the Esperanza Police, and charges for violation of Republic Act No. 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act are currently being prepared.