Three Arrested in Major Firearm Bust

26-year-old Daniel Anthony Lagos, 23-year-old Zephaniah Mariano, and 21-year-old Zylon Kihal Castillo were arrested and charged with multiple firearm offences after an operation north of San Pedro Town. The operation was conducted on Monday, February 10, in a bushy area where a camp was located.

Lagos, Mariano, and Castillo were discovered at the camp, where authorities found a 9mm pistol with an extended magazine containing 22 live rounds. The three men are facing charges including possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of ammunition without a license, and the illegal possession of firearms with serial numbers removed.

Police reported uncovering a stash of illegal weapons and ammunition, including high-powered rifles and a loaded pistol.

Additionally, an AR-15 rifle was seized, along with two magazines holding 25 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition and 26 rounds of .223 ammunition. A black SG rifle with 12 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition was also found, as well as additional rounds, including two 5.56mm rounds, one more 5.56mm round, and 15 live .223 rounds.