Sunday, May 29, 2016

Joint AFP - PNP in pursuit to peace

From the 10th Infantry (Aguila) Division Facebook page (May 27): Joint AFP - PNP in pursuit to peace

Mawab, Compostela Valley Province – Three (3) members of MBCC under Guerilla Front 2 of the New People’s Army was arrested during the joint intelligence operation between 71st Infantry Battalion and the Philippine National Police at Purok 2, Brgy Limbo, Maco, CVP on 24 May 2016.

Responding to the information from a concerned citizen, the 71st Infantry Battalion and the Compostela Valley Police Provincial Office immediately took action to confirm the veracity of the information. Upon reaching the area, the troops were fired upon by the Armed Lawless Group putting them in a defensive position from the enemy fires and immediately retaliated towards known enemy position where troops’ sighted them entering the houses as their cover.

Elements of 71st IB and the CVPPO jointly performed search operation which resulted to the arrest of the three (3) identified members of the New People’s Army and the recovery of one (1) unit caliber .45 pistol with SN 273176, one (1) claymore landmine, one (1) command detonator, one (1) hand grenade and subversive documents with high intelligence value.

“This is a clear manifestation of the effectiveness shown by your Philippine Army and Philippine National Police in the pursuit to law enforcement and the battle against banditry”. Lieut. Colonel Mercado said.

The Philippine Army will continue to be a steadfast partner in providing peaceful and sustainable development in the entire region.

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