Troopers from the 87th Infantry Battalion have successfully
recovered rebel weaponry and materiels during an encounter in Barangay Bay-ang,
San Jorge town, Samar on March 13.
Captured was an M-16AI automatic rifle, a magazine, 20
5.56mm rounds, one hammock, one poncho tent, assorted medicines and belongings.
In a report forwarded Monday by 87th Infantry Battalion
commanding officer Lt. Col. Antonio B. Dulnuan said his troops were conducting
peace and security operations in the area when they saw the NPA rebels passing
by.
A brief exchange of firefight followed forcing the enemy to
withdraw from their position leaving behind several war materiel at the
encounter site.
The rebels were unable to inflict casualties against
government forces while casualties on the rebel side remain undetermined.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=744756
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