Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Davao City sets up checkpoints after IED blast in GenSan

From GMA News (Sep 18): Davao City sets up checkpoints after IED blast in GenSan

Security was tightened in Davao City Wednesday after an improvised explosive device exploded and injured at least eight people in General Santos City Tuesday evening.

Davao City security forces inspected the city hall and held mobile patrols, with city police OIC Superintendent Marvin Pepino leading roving patrols, GMA Davao reported.

The task force members manning the checkpoints inspected vehicles, motorists and even pedestrians.

On Tuesday night, at least eight people were injured after an IED exploded in General Santos City.

"Sa ngayon may narinig tayong nangyari sa ibang lugar. Naka-full alert tayo ngayon dito sa Davao," said Cpl. Jasper Tamala, team leader of Task Force Davao.

Some motorists interviewed by GMA News said they were okay with the heightened security, adding it was for their safety.

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/379713/news/regions/davao-city-sets-up-checkpoints-after-ied-blast-in-gensan

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