Three individuals including a barangay councilman were arrested in a gun buy-bust operation in San Miguel town, Province of Iloilo.

The operation was carried out in Barangay 8, San Miguel by personnel of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Iloilo City Field Unit on June 23, 2025.

The barangay councilman identified as Almer Sancio and his cohort identified only as alias “Victor,” 46 years old, and alias “Lora,” 45 years old, were monitored for ten days by the operatives prior to the arrest.

An accomplice identified as alias “Joven” evaded arrest, the operatives disclosed. 

A 45 caliber pistol, a 12-gauge shotgun, magazines, bullets, and boodle money worth P39,000 were confiscated from the suspects.

Charges for violation of Republic Act 10591 or the illegal possession of firearms will be filed against the suspects.

The suspects denied vehemently the accusation and refused an interview.

“Nagbebenta sila ng baril sa kanilang grupo and ang aking confidential agent, nag-interchange na bibilhin ang ganung item. Iligal talaga at walang pertinent documents,” Lt. Col. Job Lujan, officer in charge of CIDG-Iloilo City Field Unit, pointed out.