From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 5, 2020): Army discovers CNT’s arms cache in Surigao del Norte (By 901st Infantry Brigade)
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Jan. 5 -- The troops of the 30th Infantry Battalion (30IB), Philippine Army discovered an arms cache of the communist New Peoples Army (NPA) terrorists or CNTs in the vicinity of Tugnawan, Sitio Little Baguio, Brgy. Payapag, Bacuag in this province, morning of December 27, 2020.
Based on the report, the 30IB launched an operation in response to the information revealed by a former rebel regarding the whereabouts of CNT’s cache containing high powered firearms and war materials in the said area.
The recovered numerous firearms include one caliber 5.56 AR18 rifle with SN BB777999; one AK47 Rifle with SN 5508081; one caliber 30 M1 Garrand Rifle; one caliber .22 Springfield Rifle with SN 2094577; one Hagen Shotgun; three anti-personnel mines; 76 rounds 7.62 live ammunition for AK47; 31 rounds 7.62 live ammunition for caliber 30 M1 Garrand, assorted magazines; three magazines for AK47; 250 meters electrical wire; and batteries.
The said war materials are believed to be owned by the elements of Guerilla Front 16, NEMRC.
Col. George L. Banzon, commander of 901st Infantry (Fight’Em) Brigade, said that the discovery of the firearms was a clear manifestation that many are displeased of the existence of the communist terrorist group (CTG).
“In most of our successful operations, if it's not the civilians, it's the former rebels (FRs) who disclose the whereabouts of their hideouts, caches and the likes. This clearly suggests that our people including the FRs are disgruntled and tired of the CTG atrocities and they want to end insurgency,” he said.
Col. Banzon said that they will continue to pursue the remaining members of the CTG in order to ensure the safety and security of the communities in Surigao del Norte. He added that the remarkable gains in the counter-insurgency campaign in the province were results of the convergence of efforts among different sectors of the society.
“We have achieved these gains because the local populace had seen and appreciated the efforts of the government in pursuing genuine peace by facilitating the convergence to address insurgency,” he said. (901st Infantry (Fight’Em) Brigade/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Based on the report, the 30IB launched an operation in response to the information revealed by a former rebel regarding the whereabouts of CNT’s cache containing high powered firearms and war materials in the said area.
The recovered numerous firearms include one caliber 5.56 AR18 rifle with SN BB777999; one AK47 Rifle with SN 5508081; one caliber 30 M1 Garrand Rifle; one caliber .22 Springfield Rifle with SN 2094577; one Hagen Shotgun; three anti-personnel mines; 76 rounds 7.62 live ammunition for AK47; 31 rounds 7.62 live ammunition for caliber 30 M1 Garrand, assorted magazines; three magazines for AK47; 250 meters electrical wire; and batteries.
The said war materials are believed to be owned by the elements of Guerilla Front 16, NEMRC.
Col. George L. Banzon, commander of 901st Infantry (Fight’Em) Brigade, said that the discovery of the firearms was a clear manifestation that many are displeased of the existence of the communist terrorist group (CTG).
“In most of our successful operations, if it's not the civilians, it's the former rebels (FRs) who disclose the whereabouts of their hideouts, caches and the likes. This clearly suggests that our people including the FRs are disgruntled and tired of the CTG atrocities and they want to end insurgency,” he said.
Col. Banzon said that they will continue to pursue the remaining members of the CTG in order to ensure the safety and security of the communities in Surigao del Norte. He added that the remarkable gains in the counter-insurgency campaign in the province were results of the convergence of efforts among different sectors of the society.
“We have achieved these gains because the local populace had seen and appreciated the efforts of the government in pursuing genuine peace by facilitating the convergence to address insurgency,” he said. (901st Infantry (Fight’Em) Brigade/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1063074
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