Province-wide gun ban for ASEAN Summit to start May 4

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STARTING Monday, May 4, the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) will be enforcing a province-wide gun ban.

The gun ban is part of the strict security measures that authorities will be enforcing to ensure a peaceful conduct of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit on May 7 and 8.

The total gun ban will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on May 4 and will end at 11:59 p.m. on May 11. The gun ban covers the cities of Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Cebu City, and Cebu Province.

While the gun ban is in effect, permits to carry firearms outside residence, permits to transport firearms for gun club members, permits for gun manufacturers, dealers, and repair services, permits to transport and purchase explosives and explosive ingredients will be suspended.

Firing ranges will also be closed while manufacturing and selling of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices will also be prohibited.

“This proactive security measure reflects our commitment to delivering police service that is swift, honest, and truly felt by the public. We ask for the understanding and full cooperation of our communities as we work together to ensure the safe, secure, and orderly conduct of the ASEAN Summit,” said Brig. Gen. Arnold Abad, chief of PRO-7.

The PRO-7 also reminded the public to be vigilant and immediately report to authorities any suspicious activities happening in the community.(CDB)