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Sultan Kudarat Cops Identify 3 in Viral Gun Video; Footage Over 2 Months Old
Police in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, have identified three individuals seen handling a firearm in a viral video. However, authorities confirmed the footage was recorded over two months prior to its social media circulation, raising questions about the timing and intent behind its spread.
COTABATO CITY—Police have located three individuals seen handling what appeared to be a firearm in a viral video circulating on social media. However, authorities clarified that the footage was recorded more than two months prior to its widespread dissemination. The video, which caused alarm among residents, was reportedly filmed on July 11, 2026, during a birthday gathering in Barangay Villamor, Esperanza town. Brig. Gen. Alan, spokesperson for the police regional office, stated that the individuals have been identified and are being investigated. While the individuals have been located, police are still determining the circumstances under which the firearm was handled and the motive behind the video's circulation at this time. No immediate threat to public safety has been confirmed in relation to the video. The incident highlights concerns regarding the proliferation of firearms and the rapid spread of potentially misleading or alarming content on social media platforms in the Philippines.
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