BCPO intensifies checkpoints
Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) started conducting checkpoints in this city yesterday pursuant to Commission on Election Resolution No. 8729 that orders the establishment of at least one Comelec Joint Security Control Centers (JSCC) checkpoint in each city or municipality to ensure strictly enforcement of the nationwide Gun Ban and other prohibited acts during the 150-day election period from January 10, 2010 to June 9, 2010.
Personnel of Police Station 6 led by Police Senior Inspector Ulysses Ortiz while conducting checkpoint at Hernaez Street in this city apprehended Engr. Antonio de Jesus, 50 years old, single and a resident of Purok Katilingban in Barangay Alijis this city on January 10, 2010 at about 2:10 p.m.
De Jesus failed to present documents after one Glock .45 caliber pistol with serial number KMP 831 with three Magazines and 22 live ammunitions were recovered in his vehicle’s compartment.
He will be facing charges for illegal possession of Firearms/Comelec Resolution 8714 or the Election Gun Ban and is presently detained at the lock up cell of Police Station 6.
Philippine National Police Spokesman, Chief Superintendent Leonardo A. Espina, advised motorists to slowdown and dim car headlights and turn on cabin lights when approaching checkpoints at night. He also advised motorists to have vehicle and personal documents ready for inspection when requested by authorities. (PO1 Jared Esquilla)
