Another landmine found in North Cotabato

From ABS-CBN (May 30): Another landmine found in North Cotabato

Another improvised landmine was found in Barangay Labu-o, President Roxas, North Cotabato on Thursday morning.

Authorities said the explosive was found a few meters away from the site where a landmine was also recovered the other day.

The explosive was placed on a tree, with stones serving as a lock to prevent it from falling.

The Explosive and Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team of Cotabato Provincial Police Office described the landmine as a container PVC that is 6.5 inches in diameter and 9 inches in height, and weighs 6.25 kilograms.

The military believes they were the target of the explosive.

Lt. Col. Nilo Vinluan, commander of the 57th Infantry Battalion, said the New People's Army (NPA) planted the landmine.

A total of 4 explosives have been recovered in the town of President Roxas alone within the span of 2 weeks.

The other week, 4 landmines placed in cans were also found in Barangay Luna Sur, Makilala, North Cotabato, which makes 8 explosives found in two towns in North Cotabato in less than a month.

All 8 explosives were believed to be left by the NPA.
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