CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – The intensified campaign of the 6th Infantry Division against loose firearms are continuing to progress as more firearms were surrendered by residents of municipality of Ampatuan during the turn-over ceremony at the Municipal Covered Court in Brgy Salman, Ampatuan, Maguindanao on March 31, 2018.
At least one crew-serve weapon and 14 high and low powered firearms were surrendered by the local residents headed by the municipal Mayor Rasul M. Sangki to ltc Lauro G. Oliveros of 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion stationed in Ampatuan, Maguindanao.
Surrendered were one 60mm mortar, one Minimi Light Machine Gun, one homemade Caliber .45 Uzi, two homemade caliber 9mm Uzi, one Homemade KG 9, one homemade 5.56mm with attached Shotgun, three homemade Shotguns, one homemade 5.56mm M16 rifle, three homemade M79 Grenade Launchers, and one (1) Cal. 38 revolver.
Last March 26 and 27, 2018, a total of 113 loose firearms were surrendered by the residents of Mamasapano, Pagalungan, Datu Montawal, and Shariff Aguak municipalities all of Maguindanao.
The increasing numbers of voluntary surrendered loose firearms are the result of the intensified campaign of the AFP, Commander 6th Infantry Division, Major General Arnel B Dela Vega said.
Mgen Dela Vega also expressed his appreciation to the people of Maguindanao for their commendable action to support the Army’s campaign against loose firearms.
From January 1, 2018 up to this day, a total of 302 loose firearms were surrendered in Maguindanao as it numbers continues to progress. 6IDKAmpilan / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/02/voluntary-assorted-loose-firearms-were-surrendered-in-maguindanao/
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