Two New People's Army (NPA) firearms were seized as
patrolling troopers from the 5th Scout Ranger Company clashed with 30 rebel
bandits at Barangay Anitapan, Pantukan town, Compostela Valley
The firefight took place at 10 a.m., 10th Infantry Division
public affairs office chief Capt. Rhyan B. Batchar said on Saturday.
Seized during the 25 minute gunbattle were two M-16
automatic rifles. The NPAs, who retreated, are reportedly from Guerilla Front
2, Sub-Regional Committee 2, of the Southern Regional Committee.
The clash stemmed from persistent reports of the presence of
NPAs in the municipalities of Pantukan and Mabini.
Pursuit operations are still ongoing.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=816266
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