A 35-year-old man was arrested after police officers discovered an unlicensed .45-caliber pistol in his possession during a border control checkpoint operation in Kalilangan, Bukidnon, on the evening of November 11, 2026.
The suspect, identified only by the alias “Niel,” is a heavy equipment technician and resident of Maramag, Bukidnon. He was apprehended at around 6:30 p.m. at Sitio Ticub, Barangay Pamotolon, after personnel of the 1004th Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 10 flagged down the motorcycle he was driving for allegedly not wearing a protective helmet.
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During the inspection, police officers reportedly noticed what appeared to be the handle of a firearm protruding from the suspect’s waist. This prompted them to conduct further verification, which led to the recovery of a .45-caliber pistol, two magazines, and three rounds of ammunition.
Authorities said the suspect failed to present documents proving that the firearm was legally registered or that he was authorized to carry it. The absence of the required documents resulted in his arrest and the confiscation of the weapon and ammunition.
The suspect is facing a potential charge for violating Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, which governs the registration, possession, ownership, and carrying of firearms and ammunition in the country.
He is currently under the custody of the Kalilangan Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition. Meanwhile, the confiscated pistol and ammunition will undergo examination as part of the investigation.
The arrest underscores the role of checkpoint operations in detecting unauthorized firearms and enforcing regulations on civilian possession and carrying of weapons. Authorities have yet to disclose whether further investigation will establish the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s possession of the firearm.