He said it is understandable for pharmacies to open 24 hours a day, but a pawnshop that is always open for business “raises a lot of questions,” especially during a time of economic hardship.
“I don’t understand why they are open 24 hours. What’s the logic? This sort of operation will only encourage criminals,” the former police major said.
Law enforcers, he added, should ensure if pawnshops are complying with the law on buying and selling pawned items.
Pawnshops, for their part, should insist on asking for the proper identification of their customers, Camacho said.
This will help prevent pawnshops from buying stolen items, and deter criminals from selling them, he added.
According to Camacho, pawnshops may not know whether they are dealing with stolen goods, but they can always require IDs from their customers.
All pawnshops, he said, should also install surveillance cameras.
Camacho at the same time encouraged community members to join the ongoing revitalization program in the villages.
Some villages have started cleaning their surroundings, particularly those areas where criminals could hide.
“I am humbly urging the general public to take part in the revitalization program,” Camacho said.
