(Eagle News)–Twenty-three people, including seven policemen, will face charges for illegally firing their guns during the holidays, the Philippine National Police said.
In a statement, PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde said apart from the policemen, two government officials, one member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 10 civilians, two security guards, and one law enforcement agent will face charges for discharging their firearms from December 16, 2018 to January 1, 2019.
“As I have promised, there will be no mercy for errant personnel who will fire their guns to celebrate the holiday,” Albayalde said.
“The full might of the law will be applied to these trigger-happy gun owners upon observance of all requirements of due process,” Albayalde added.
The PNP has said New Year celebrations were generally more peaceful than the previous one, with only one case of stray bullet reported.
