The Police Regional Office (PRO 11) facilitated the destruction of 31 unusable firearms during the demilitarization of firearms ceremony held at PRO 11 grounds in Camp Quintin Merecido in Buhangin, Davao City on Friday.
The firearms were comprised of M16 and M14 rifles, AK-47s, Garand and Carbine rifles, shotguns, grenade launchers, and a handgun.
According to PRO 11, these firearms were retrieved, relinquished, or handed over and were no longer suitable for use.
“These firearms were once used to spread fear and violence. Their destruction today is a strong message of our ongoing efforts to end crime and build lasting peace in our communities,” said PRO 11 Director Brigadier General Leon Victor Rosete.
Rosete said the dismantling activity reflects growing public support for government peace efforts, which is also the key goal of the entire organization of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Rosete emphasized that with the May 2025 national and local midterm elections approaching, PRO 11 remains focused on ensuring peaceful, honest, and orderly elections across the region.
“It also continues to call for everyone’s support for the government’s peace and security programs for a safer and orderly election,” he said.
The activity was attended by representatives from the Department of the Interior and Local Government 11 (DILG 11), National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
