Kalinaw News: Firearms, explosives and several items recovered by 48IB in an enemy hideout

Posted to Kalinaw News (May 11, 2021): Firearms, explosives and several items recovered by 48IB in an enemy hideout

Pantukan, Davao de Oro – An Intelligence Operation yielded to recovery of firearms, explosives and several items from an enemy hideout in Sitio Lumanggang, Brgy Kingking, Pantukan, Davao de Oro on May 10, 2021.

One (1) caliber .38 revolver without ammunition, two (2) rifle grenades, one (1) sweat shirt with NPA markings and one (1) improvised light and other personal belongings left by the Communist Terrorist Group were recovered after a tipster informed 48IB troops about the location of the items.

The items were found inside an old tunnel in an abandoned enemy hideout in Sitio Lumanggang. The information from a tipster has been instrumental in the recovery of the items, an indication of the cooperation and collaboration of the populace in their desire to achieve lasting peace and further development in the area. Lt Col Enrique G. Rafael, the 48IB Acting Commanding Officer, commended the efforts of the 48IB troops as they continue to maintain peace and order in the area of operations. He also expressed his deep appreciation for the tipster and encouraged other civilian populace in the area to do the same in order to achieve lasting peace.



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