CAMP SANG-AN, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur| The 4th Mechanized Battalion seized loose firearms in Barangay Darimbang, Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte 3 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2020
“Disclosed by a concerned citizen, our troops immediately proceeded to the area and managed to recover various firearms and ammunitions”, said Lt. Col. Domingo G. Dulay, 4th Mech Battalion Commander.
The unlicensed firearms were consisted of three M16 rifles, one M 1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) and three shotguns.
The recovered firearms were in the custody of 4th Mech Battalion for safe keeping and proper disposition.
Brig. Gen. Facundo Palafox IV, 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade Commander, who has operational jurisdiction of Lanao del Norte, in his message lauded the civilian who reported the location and the troops who recovered the loose firearms.
“The trust and support of the local populace in our area of operation to our campaign against loose firearms manifest their desire for a lasting peace and prosperity in the province,” said Brig. Gen. Palafox.
Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Gene M. Ponio, the 1st Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) commander, urged the local populace to continue on report to security forces any threats and illegal activities that disrupts peace and prosperity in their community.
“We ensure to the public that we will respond to their call 24/7, to secure and protect them from any threats and to sustain the peace and progress in our area or responsibility,” Maj. Gen. Ponio added.
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