By Katrina Gracia Consebido
Authorities from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Philippine Army (PA) raided several residences of Negros Oriental Third District Rep. Arnolfo Teves for alleged illegal possession of firearms and arrested five others.
The simultaneous execution of search warrants were conducted in Basay and Bawayan, Negros Oriental.
Charges of violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act (RA 10591) and the Law on Explosives (RA9515) were filed against Jose Pablo Gimarangan and Roland Aguisanda Pablio.
Meanwhile, RA 10591 violations were also filed against Hannah Mae Oray, Heracleo Sangasin Oray, Rodolfo Teves Maturan, and Joseph Kyle Catan Maturan.
“Unfortunately, Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. Kurt Mathew Teves, and Axel Teves were not around during the said implementation of the SWs in their house,” the CIDG said.
“However, the criminal complaints against them for violation of RA 10591 and RA 9516 will be filed as soon as possible,” it added.
All arrested individuals were already in the custody of the CIDG.
“The Philippine National Police CIDG enforces the law regardless of one’s status in the society. We will assure impartiality in the conduct of the investigation and will hold criminals accountable for the offense they committed,” CIDG Director PBGen Romeo Caramat said. – gb
