By Police do an inventory of allegedly unregistered firearms confiscated during a search warrant operation targeting a 71-year-old man supposedly operating an unlicensed gun-making factory in Barangay Santa Cruz, Antipolo City on Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group)
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested a 71-year-old man in Antipolo City for allegedly operating an illegal gun factory and confiscated 12 supposedly unregistered firearms and parts, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday.
The operation was carried out under a search warrant for violations of Republic Act No. 10591, or the Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, targeting a facility in Barangay Santa Cruz last Nov. 25, the PNP said in a statement.
