Abra mayor, six others, nabbed for gun violation

CAMP DANGWA, Benguet -- A municipal mayor was one among six individuals who were arrested in checkpoints in Abra and Benguet for violation of the gun ban law. Last week.

Bangued, Abra police arrested three men after detecting firearms in their car morning of Oct. 19.

Senior Supt.  Benjamin M. Lusad, Abra provincial police director, identified those arrested as mayor AlejoSiddayao Domingo, 63, of Baay-Licuan, and his two companions Noel Culangen Bay-ed, 32, of Kilong-ulao, Boliney, Abra and Eddie Boy BalwegParedes, 30, a resident of Nalbuan, Baay-Licuan.

Police seized a Cal. .45 pistol with with a magazine with six bullets from Paredes, and another Cal.45 pistol with bullets from Bay-ed.

Mayor Domingo reportedly admitted he owned the firearms but was not able to present papers showing his exemption from the gun ban.

Meanwhile, three alleged gun-wielders were arrested in a checkpoint in Beckel, La Trinidad, Benguet at around 11 a.m . Oct. 20. 

Senior Supt. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., provincial police director of Benguet, identified the leader of the group as Sunny Daguio, 22, of Dupao, Pinukpuk, Kalinga and presently residing in Binanga, Tuding, Itogon, Benguet while his two companions were Jomar Mayangao Pagang, 30, of Bauko, Mt. Province now residing in Quirino Hill, Baguio City and Rey Cajigan Pinasig, 20, native of Lepanto, Mankayan, Benguet and resident of Irisan, Baguio City.

Police flagged down a Besta Van were the suspects were in and confiscated Cal. 38 revolver and 17 bullets, a compressor; Crocodile jack; steel cutter; driller, grinder, blow torch; three tanks of Solane with content, gas tank with content, two knives among other items like assorted jewelry placed in a box.

The van was impounded while arrested individuals, with the confiscated items are now under the custody of police while cases are now being prepared for filing before the courts against the suspects.