Davao cops seize toy guns in city’s Chinatown

 

The confiscation stemmed from complaints that the toy guns looked too much like the real thing and could be used in real crimes, GMA Davao reported.

 

"May report kaming natanggap na maraming bata ang naglalaro ng baril diyan na parang totoo. So pag-ikot namin nakita namin na maraming baril na binebenta sa sidewalk at sa business establishment," said Superintendent Royina Garma, head of the Sta. Ana district police.

 

"Kung ginamit ito, holdap sa gabi, hindi mo na halos ma-recognize kung totoo ba yung baril na gagamitin sa iyo o hindi, so may na-confiscate tayo sa sidewalk. Meron din tayong apat na establishment," Garma added.

 

Following the raid, the city police said they are ready to seize toy guns being sold.

 

The police also said they will pursue charges against four establishments from where the toy guns were seized. —Joel Locsin/NB, GMA News