Gov’t troops seize NPA camp, high-powered firearms in Northern Samar

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 25): Gov’t troops seize NPA camp, high-powered firearms in Northern Samar

Government troops discovered a camp owned by New People’s Amy (NPA) while conducting security operation Caputoan village, town of Las Navas in Northern Samar on Wednesday.

Col. Herminigildo C. Aquino, commanding officer of the 803rd Infantry Brigade of the 8th Infantry Division (8ID) Philippine Army based at Camp Sumoroy, Catarman also in Northern Samar said the First Scout Ranger Battalion consequently discovered two carbine rifles hidden under the bushes beside a makeshift hut.

The Philippine Army (PA) credited the successful recovery to the information provided by the people in the community.

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