2nd Marine Brigade gets speed boat from Sulu government

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 4): 2nd Marine Brigade gets speed boat from Sulu government

In a bid to boost patrol and water interdiction capabilities of the 2nd Marine Brigade, Sulu Governor Abdusakur A. Tan Jr. and other ranking officials of the province donated a 32-foot 600-hp speed boat.

Donation took place last July 2 at the Jolo Pier, according to a statement forwarded Friday by the 2nd Marine Brigade.

Brig. Gen. Martin Pinto, 2nd Marine Brigade commander, thanked the Sulu provincial government saying the donation will definitely boost their capabilities.

"This is a welcome move by the provincial government, a manifestation of the strong partnership and collaboration of the local government and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The said water craft is capable of conducting maritime patrols to intercept and apprehend lawless elements engaged in illegal activities particularly to the series of kidnapping activities in the area," he concluded.

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