TUGUEGARAO CITY—Cagayan provincial police director Senior Superintendent Ronaldo Olay said Tuesday that cops under his command who would be found guilty of using their service firearms during New Year celebrations would be automatically relieved of their duties and responsibilities.
The erring policemen would also face investigation, penalties and possible dismissal from office.
Olay also asked the public to use social media in reporting and documenting violations that maybe committed by law enforcers and also civilians against the “no firing of gun” policy.
Earlier this month, Olay led his officers and men in the province in muzzle-taping of their firearms.
According to Deputy Police Director for Administration Supt. Renato Mallonga, the firearms taping was also participated by all soldiers deployed in the province under the 17th Infantry battalion.
Civilian gun owners such as members of the Cagayan Pistol and Rifle Association (Capiraso) led by Judd Dimalanta and members of Private Security Agencies in the province like the Regional Security and Investigation Agency led by Melchor Cusipag, Golden Jewelle Security Agency led by Simon delos Santos and Argus Security and Investigation Agency led by Felix Attaban also joined the taping.
On Monday, Olay ordered the destruction in public view of about P43,000 worth of illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnics confiscated in the areas of Tuguegarao City, Piat and Amulung.
“There is no respite in operations to go after manufacturers, dealers and retailers of all prohibited firecrackers. We will file appropriate charges against anyone who will be caught during our operations,” Olay said.