Authorities recovered high-powered guns and bullets inside a room abandoned by a renter in Barangay Bugo, Cagayan de Oro.

The landlord sought the help of the police and barangay officials in opening the room after the renter reportedly abandoned the place since October 2023.

Police found a shotgun, handgun, and ammunition inside the room.

“Medyo delikado siya kay kung pananglitan nga kanang balay masudlan sa lain siguro makita sa atong mga igsuon nga wala naman gapuyo diha sirado unya basin lungkabon matimingan nga makuha ang maong armas gamiton sa dautan nga paagi na magkaproblema na hinuon ang police station,” Police Station 6 Chief, Major Sabino Labitad, said.

Authorities are checking if the firearms are licensed or have been used in crimes.

The identity of the renter is being verified, as of this writing.

“Among gitutukan karon palawman pa namo na nga imbestigasyon kung unsa gyud nag hinungdan kung unsa gyud ang motibo kung ngano kalit lang siya nawala diha dapita,” Labitad added.

Authorities urged gun owners to be responsible with firearms as these can be taken by unscrupulous individuals and used in committing crimes.