Sunday, September 11, 2016

81st IB deploys 60 troops against illegal drugs, other threats

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 11): 81st IB deploys 60 troops against illegal drugs, other threats

The Ilocos Sur-based 81st Infantry Battalion has deployed 60 troops in strategic locations in Ilocor Sur and La Union to help the Philippine National Police (PNP) in securing communities against illegal drugs, violence and criminalities.

This is in line with the "State of National Emergency on Account of Lawless Violence" declared by President Rodrigo Duterte in wake of the bombing attacks in Davao City which killed 14 and wounded more than 60 persons last Sept. 2.

"This is to complement and support the PNP and other law enforcement agencies in our campaign against illegal drugs to help suppress violence and criminalities in these provinces," said 81st Infantry Battalion commander Lt. Col. Eugenio Julio Osias.

Prior to the deployment, the unit coordinated with local chief executives, PNP and other law enforcement agencies within the 81st Infantry Battalion area-of-responsibility.

Security operations are conducted in the areas like parks, bus terminals, national highways and other places where people conglomerate.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=922147

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