IN a proactive move to curb gun-related crimes and safeguard local communities, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has intensified its campaign against loose firearms across the city.
Led by Acting District Director Police Brigadier General Christopher Olazo, the intensified drive is anchored on the Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief’s Focus Agenda on Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) and the National Capital Region Police Office’s (NCRPO) Prevent, Prepare, and Respond (PPR) Framework.
To keep undocumented and unmonitored weapons off the streets, the QCPD continues to implement proactive mechanisms:
- Oplan Katok: Operatives conduct regular home visits and track down records to remind firearm owners to renew expired licenses and comply strictly with legal requirements.
- Oplan Sita: Police maintain high visibility through random checkpoints strategically deployed to intercept suspicious, motorcycle-riding individuals and persons suspected of illegally carrying firearms.
While police forces scale up enforcement, PBGen. Olazo emphasized that community involvement remains a critical component in eradicating illegal weapons.
He urged residents and public safety partners to champion responsible gun ownership, reject unlicensed firearms, and immediately report suspicious activities.
“Addressing the proliferation of loose firearms requires not only sustained police operations but also the active participation of the community,” said Olazo.
“Through our intensified enforcement efforts, preventive initiatives, and partnership with QCitizens, we remain committed to keeping illegal firearms off the streets and making our communities safer,” PBGen. Olazo stated.
The QCPD encourages the public to report any related concerns or illegal activities through the nearest police station, E911, or the QC Helpline 122, while strongly reminding citizens to avoid confronting armed individuals directly and instead leave tactical responses to the authorities.
