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Cops seize firearms, suspected drugs in Valencia raid

MALAYBALAY CITY (Nov. 21, 2023) – On November 20, 2023, police officers raided a farmer’s home in Valencia City and seized firearms, bullets, and suspected drugs

Police report said authorities raided the 45-year-old man’s home in Sitio Acuba, Brgy. Guinoyoran at around 6:00 a.m.

The confiscated evidence included a cal.45 pistol, one M4A1 Carbine Caliber 5.56mm rifle with attached scope and black sling, one Rifle Grenade, some steel and plastic magazines, several bullets, bandolier, holsters, suspected shabu worth Php 22,600.00, suspected dried marijuana leaves worth Php 3,180.00, and drug paraphernalia.

Two Barangay Officials in the area witnessed the implementation of the Search Warrant for a violation of Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulations Act).

All confiscated items and the arrested person were brought to Valencia CPS for proper disposition.

The composite raiding team included personnel of the PIU Tracker Team, the Valencia City Police Station (VCPS), and the 2nd Bukidnon Provincial Mobile Force Company (BUK PMFC). (melbmadera)