The Army's 6th Infantry Division disposed today some 300
kilos of explosives, composed of mortars and other high explosive cartridge in
Barangay Semba, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao.
Capt. Joan Petinglay, speaking for the 6th ID, said the
disposal was carried out by Army bomb disposal units which started at 8 a.m.
"Informing the civilian populace in Cotabato City
The explosives were either recovered during military
operation against lawless elements and those owned by the government that are
no longer serviceable.
Few years ago, a stockpile of high explosive devices in the
6th ID ordnance depot accidentally went off one day. The incident was, per Army
investigation, was triggered by an accidental explosion due to extreme heat.
No one was reported injured in that incident.
Petinglay said safety measures are in place to prevent
accident that could claim lives and properties.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=870830
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