From CNN Philippines (Sep 20, 2020): Authorities find new explosives in Jolo blast site (By CNN Philippines Staff)
Authorities on Saturday discovered explosive materials in a barangay in Jolo, Sulu, the same site of the twin explosions caused by suicide bombers last month.
In a statement, the Armed Forces of the Philippines - Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) said on Sunday that the Philippine Coast Guard discovered a set of abandoned explosives, consisting of two electric blasting caps, a rifle grenade, a spark plug, and some concrete nails in Barangay Walled City, between Harbor Master and the Maritime Police Office.
A bomb-sniffing dog had sat beside the materials, prompting the attention of authorities who were conducting area paneling at Jolo pier at 6:02 p.m. on Saturday.
Troops of the 35th Infantry Battalion immediately cordoned the area while the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team of Sulu Provincial Police Office and Jolo Municipal Police Station visited the site to confirm the explosives, the WestMinCom added.
"I commend our troops and our partners for this accomplishment. You saved the lives of the innocent people and foiled this terroristic activity of our heartless enemies,” said Brig. Gen. William Gonzales, JTF Sulu Commander.
Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., WestMinCom Commander, added that they have been intensifying intelligence operations and strengthening collaboration with the police and other security agencies to quell another possible terror attack in the area.
Barangay Walled City was the same village where the twin blasts left 15 people dead and 78 wounded on August 24.
Abu Sayyaf group subleader Mundi Sawadjaan was tagged as the mastermind behind the explosions. Authorities have offered up to ₱6 million worth of cash reward for anyone who can provide information that will lead to the arrest of Sawadjaan, along with other suspects involved in the blasts.
https://www.cnnphilippines.com/regional/2020/9/20/explosives-Jolo-Sulu-twin-blasts.html
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