Authorities conduct strict inspection of ship passengers in

From GMA News Online (Sep 9): Authorities conduct strict inspection of ship passengers in Zamboanga

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Passengers disembarking from ships docking in Zamboanga City have been undergoing strict inspection from authorities, a report on Unang Balita on Friday said.

Aside from manual inspection, authorities have also been using bomb-sniffing dogs.

The Philippine Coast Guard and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have intensified security measures at the port following the military's operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group in Sulu and Basilan.

Authorities are also inspecting the passengers to check if any of them are wounded to avoid a repeat of the Zamboanga Siege in 2013, the report said.

The Philippine Navy has deployed its newest and largest vessel, the BRP Tarlac, to lead the naval blockade against the Abu Sayyaf Group in its reported plan to escape via the Sulu Sea.

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