A father and son were arrested for illegal possession of firearms at San Roque in Barangay Gargato, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Saturday, June 26.
Nabbed were 47-year-old Panfilo Jordan and his son, July Jordan, of Barangay Miranda, Pontevedra.
The two suspects were pursued by the police and the Philippine Coast Guard for illegal fishing in the municipal waters.
When they were arrested, they yielded a homemade 9mm pistol and one magazine, and one homemade .38 caliber revolver, both loaded with live ammunition.
The suspects are now in police custody and will face charges for illegal possession of firearms.*