All cops’ guns sealed to prevent holiday firing

LAOAG CITY Dec. 14 – The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) conducted the annual sealing of firearm muzzles on Monday after the regular flag-raising rites at the INPPO ground here.

Provincial Director S/Supt. Albert Ocon personally administered the ceremonial sealing of the service firearms of the police personnel.

The annual practice is carried out during the Christmas season to prevent them of indiscriminate firing especially during the New Year’s Eve celebration.

So far, PNP records showed that there were no incidents of indiscriminate firing involving PNP personnel here in the two previous New Year revelries. (tsg)