“Our data has reached 25.41% surpassing the 12% target set for every region by our commanding officer, Brig. General Benjamin Silo, Jr.,” he said.
Verceles is optimistic that the police on the ground will continue to implement the revitalized "Katok" to inform the people the need for the firearm registration, at least three times, prior to the filing of a case of illegal possession of firearms to registrants.
He said with this development, they are certain that the police will contribute to the orderly and peaceful barangay elections in October.
Verceles said that they have initially set the 50% reduction of loose firearms during the incumbency of General Silo.
He noted that the result of the loose firearm-accounting in Davao Region is encouraging with the 25.41 % mark in just two months where they brought in the regulatory services of the police to the SM Mall of Matina, Digos City, Tagum City and in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur.
