Philippine Police Recommend Revocation of Senator Dela Rosa's Gun Licenses Amid ICC Warrant
PNP unit recommends cancellation of Dela Rosa’s gun licenses
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The Philippine National Police Firearms and Explosives Office has recommended the cancellation of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa's firearms licenses. This follows his status as a wanted individual by the International Criminal Court for alleged involvement in the controversial war on drugs during former President Duterte's administration.
- 01The PNP Firearms and Explosives Office initiated an investigation into Dela Rosa's firearms licenses without waiting for a request from the National Bureau of Investigation.
- 02The recommendation cites Section 4(g) of Republic Act No. 10591, which governs firearms regulation in the Philippines.
- 03Dela Rosa is implicated in the war on drugs that reportedly resulted in up to 30,000 deaths, according to human rights organizations.
- 04The Supreme Court recently denied Dela Rosa's attempt to block the enforcement of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
- 05The National Bureau of Investigation formally requested the PNP to cancel Dela Rosa's gun licenses following the Supreme Court ruling.
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The Philippine National Police Firearms and Explosives Office (PNP FEO) has recommended the cancellation of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s firearms licenses. This action is part of a proactive investigation initiated by the PNP FEO, which began prior to a request from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Lt. Col. Domer Tadeo, a legal officer in the Civil Security Group, confirmed that the recommendation is based on Section 4(g) of Republic Act No. 10591, the Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Law. Dela Rosa, who is currently wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged role in the deadly war on drugs under former President Rodrigo Duterte, faces serious legal challenges. The ICC's warrant for his arrest follows allegations of involvement in operations that led to significant human rights violations, with estimates of fatalities reaching up to 30,000. Recently, the Supreme Court rejected Dela Rosa's attempt to block the ICC warrant, prompting the NBI to request the cancellation of his gun licenses.
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The cancellation of Dela Rosa's gun licenses could significantly affect his political standing and public safety perceptions.
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