Man Arrested in Guanabacoa After Dropping Loaded Gun in Front of Gas Station

In the early hours of Saturday, a man named Juan Miguel was taken into custody in Guanabacoa, a district in Havana, after accidentally dropping a loaded black pistol containing six bullets in a public area. According to a post on the pro-government Facebook page “La Diosa,” the incident took place as the man was refueling at the Cupet gas station located at the SHER roundabout.

The social media post specified that a bystander witnessed the event and immediately notified the police. "He was taken to the station. It’s important for him to realize that carrying such a weapon publicly is unauthorized, and he should face Justice for the offense committed," the post, aligned with the regime, stated.

Recently, the Cuban government has enacted stricter laws regarding firearms with Decree 11, tightening rules on the possession and use of hunting and sporting weapons. Under this new regulation, only those with explicit permission from the Ministry of the Interior can carry firearms, and harsher penalties are imposed for misuse, including the possibility of permanent confiscation, affecting even state institutions.

On the same day, another incident in Matanzas highlighted the increasing tension surrounding firearm possession. A man was arrested for attempting to enter an urban area with an undeclared shotgun during a vehicle inspection. Authorities discovered the weapon inside the car, leading to his immediate arrest under the newly enforced decree.

A week later, a tragic accident occurred when a child lost an eye due to an accidental shooting at a shooting range in Cuba. This incident has sparked concern among activists and social media users, who have criticized the lack of safety measures at facilities where firearm exercises are conducted.