Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) spokesman Major Andrew Linao, told News Fort that a total of 75 firearms owned by the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) were subjected to stenciling.
These consist of 52 M16 rifles, 12 caliber 45 pistols, 2 Ingram, and 9 Garand rifles.
The activity is in line with the authorities’ stiff implementation of the campaign against the proliferation of loose firearms in Basilan.
The firearms were returned to their respective owner after the stenciling and inventory.
Basilan Governor Hataman-Salliman extended his appreciation to the military and local government’s efforts to free the province of Basilan from loose firearms and for encouraging the culture of peace in the communities.
On September 15, 2021, the Army also facilitated the stenciling of 229 assorted loose firearms in Tipo-Tipo town in said province.
Major General Alfredo Rosario Jr. WestMinCom chief said the move will aid in ending troubles instigated by the possession of undocumented firearms and ammunition.
Photos: WestMinCom