Friday, October 30, 2015

IED, explosive components found in Sulu cemetery

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 31): IED, explosive components found in Sulu cemetery

Troopers from Joint Task Group Sulu, conducting paneling operations, have discovered a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) at the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Jolo Saturday.

Paneling refers to the search for bombs and explosive devices.

The IED and a 10-liter plastic container filled with ammonium nitrate along with a cellphone detonator was discovered 7 a.m. by K-9 and explosive ordnance disposal teams from the 2nd Marine Brigade.

Brig. Gen. Alan Arrojado, Joint Task Group Sulu commander, said the items were found inside a bag.

The items were exploded 8:20 a.m. and the shards brought to Kutang Heneral Teodulfo Bautista in Jolo for inspection.

Paneling operations are still ongoing as of this posting.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=821841

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