Police hunt for 3 men behind Zambo blast

From the Mindanao Examiner (Jul 5, 2023): Police hunt for 3 men behind Zambo blast

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Police were hunting three motorcycle men behind an explosion in the southern Filipino port city of Zamboanga, although there were no reported casualties in the blast.

Maj. Shellamie Chang, the regional police spokeswoman, said the trio, two of them believed teenagers, set off the explosion late Tuesday in the village of San Jose.

She said a witness told police investigators that the three men arrived in two motorcycles and were asking for directions. One of the men lighted an object inside a thermos before the gang sped away, and minutes later it exploded.

“A witness immediately closed their gate and peeked outside then saw the male person lighting the object. The unidentified suspects immediately left the area heading towards Johnston Drive, and moments later the aforesaid object left by the male persons exploded,” Chang said.

“No reported damages to property or persons being injured during the incident. Personnel of City Explosives and Canine Unit conducted a post blast investigation. PNP personnel of Zamboanga City Police Station 11 are presently conducting thorough investigation to determine the motive of the incident and identity of the suspects,” she added.

Police did not say what type of explosive was used by the trio until the investigation was completed.

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