As the operation pursues, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) armed with a Search Warrant for violation of RA 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act has implemented morning in HDJ Tolong Compound, Brgy. Caranoche, Sta. Catalina Negros Oriental and resulted in a continuous recovery of more firearms and ammonition.

Operatives from CIDG RFU 7 and RFU NCR together with SAF, other PNP local units and the Philippine Army, jointly enforced the SW against former Negros Oriental Governor and President of HDJ Agri-ventures Corp., Pryde Henry Alipit Teves issued by Hon. Allan Francisco Garciano, Executive Judge, 7th Judicial Region, Mandaue City on March 23, 2023.

The said operation led to the arrest of three (3) individuals identified as Nigel Lagunay Electona, Chief Security HDJ, Tolong, Brgy. Caranoche, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, Jeson Baillo Timtim, Security Guard Tolong compound and Dionilo Estoconing Mayagma Jr., Firetruck Driver HDG, Tolong, Caranoche, Sta. Catalina.  While the above-named subject of the warrant was not in the area during the operation.

On the on-going intensive search, the following pieces of evidence are recovered:

6 pieces rifles of various caliber;

9 pieces pistols of various caliber;

9,615 rounds live ammunition of different calibers;

207 pieces fired bullets of different calibers;

45 pieces of steel and plastic magazines of different calibers;

Assorted accessories of different caliber of firearms;

Php18 Million (bills in different denominations);

Several Identification and ATM cards and documents; and

Assorted pieces of other evidence.

“Ang pagsasagawa ng seach ay ginawa sa maayos na paraan at nasaksihan ng mga lokal na opisyal at empleyado ng HDJ Agri-ventures Corp. Gayundin, ang paghahanap ay naitala gamit ang Alternative Recording Device (ARD) bilang pagsunod sa Rules on the Use of Body-Worn Cameras sa Pagpapatupad ng Search Warrant,”  stated Director CIDG PBGen Romeo M Caramat Jr.

All arrested persons were brought to said CIDG Regional Field Unit 7 for documentation and proper disposition.  Meanwhile, the recovered fireams will be submitted to the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) to verify if these are registered.

The CIDG will amplify the enforcement of law against illegal weapons through the implementation of OPLAN Paglalansag Omega. “Seryoso sa aming kampanya laban sa mga ilegal na instrumentalidad, patuloy namin ipatutupad ang batas at tutugisin ang mga tumataliwas dito, ” the CIDG’s top cop added.

Catherine R. Cueto