NPA arms cache, IEDs unearthed in Kabankalan City

From the Manila Bulletin (Feb 19, 2024): NPA arms cache, IEDs unearthed in Kabankalan City (By GLAZYL MASCULINO)

BACOLOD CITY – Troops unearthed an arms cache and Improvised Explosive Devices owned by the New People’s Army in Sitio Makilo, Barangay Camansi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Monday, February 19.



A COMMUNIST weapons stash was discovered buried in Barangay Camansi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Monday, February 19. (Photo courtesy of 47th IB)

Recovered were a serviceable .357 caliber revolver, a serviceable homemade 12-gauge shotgun, two unserviceable .38 caliber revolvers, a fragmentation grenade, a command wire IED, a blasting cap with wire, 205 5.56 live ammunition;

Three live cartridges of a 12-gauge shotgun, assorted live ammunition for different kinds of firearms, magazines, empty shells, holster, an unserviceable printer, subversive documents and medical handbook, and assorted medical supplies.

The 47th Infantry Battalion, accompanied by the 15th IB and 604th Mobile Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB)-Western Visayas, found these war materials after receiving a tip from a concerned citizen regarding their presence in the area.

Lt. Col. Magno Mapalad, 47th IB commander, said that further investigation will be conducted on these guns and explosives to obtain information and find any possible connections to terrorist or criminal activity.

Mapalad said that identifying these covert dangers demonstrates the security forces' steadfast dedication to preserving community safety and security.

He said that it also emphasizes how crucial it is for law enforcement to have vigilant citizens supporting them in their fight against insurgency and terrorism.

The cooperative effort between the community and security forces is a prime example of shared resolve to maintain peace and order in the area, Mapalad said.

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