Friday, October 23, 2020

Kalinaw News: Unexploded Ordnance Found in North Cotabato

Posted to the Kalinaw News (Oct 21, 2020): Unexploded Ordnance Found in North Cotabato (By 6th Infantry Division)



CAMP Siongco, Maguindanao – Another unexploded ordnance was found by a civilian active auxiliary in Purok 4, Brgy New Igbaras, Pigcawayan, Cotabato on October 17, 2020.

Acting on the tip from a civilian active auxiliary the troops from 34 Infantry Battalion immediately proceeded to the area for security. In response to such, the 34th Explosive and Ordnance Disposal Team imposed safety procedures with the recovered UXO, and they further determined that it was 76mm high explosive cartridge.

34th EODT immediately rendered safety procedure and brought the said cartridge at a designated disposal site.

Major General Juvymax R. Uy, Commander of 6th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Central appealed to the people to immediately report to proper authorities if they discover or stumble upon unexploded ordnance and other suspected items to avoid accidents.



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