The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday announced the arrest of 471 persons for violating the firearms ban.

In a email sent to Philippines News Agency (PNA), Senior Supt. Wilben Mayor, PNP spokesman, said that as of 7:57 a.m. Wednesday, 471 persons, mostly civilians, have been apprehended since the implementation of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban starting September 27.

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