Tag: explosives
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CIDG Arrests Two, Seizes Explosives in Zamboanga City Operation
In a significant crackdown on illegal explosives, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) conducted a successful buy-bust operation in Zamboanga City on February 6, 2025. The operation, which took place in Barangay Rio Hondo, led to the arrest of two suspects identified as alias ‘Arjemhar’ and ‘Gamar’. The CIDG operatives managed to seize a…
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Communist Rebel ‘Ka Azur’ Surrenders in Bataan with Weapons and Explosives
In a significant development in Bagac, Bataan, a 59-year-old communist rebel known as ‘Ka Azur’ surrendered to local authorities on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The surrender took place at the Bagac Municipal Police Station in Barangay Atilano Ricardo around 12:50 p.m. Ka Azur, a carpenter from Barangay Saysain, handed over an improvised 12-gauge shotgun, a…
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Soldier Injured, Firearms and Explosives Captured in Leyte Skirmish with NPA Rebels
In a recent confrontation in Jaro, Leyte, a soldier sustained injuries while the Philippine Army’s 93rd Infantry Battalion successfully seized a .45-caliber pistol, three improvised explosive devices, and various ammunition from New People’s Army (NPA) rebels. The brief but intense five-minute firefight occurred in Canhandugan village on Monday, involving nine NPA members and the army’s…
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Caraga Region Sees Major Crackdown: 212 Firearms and 9 Explosives Seized in Month-Long Operations
In a significant law enforcement effort spanning from October 24 to November 20, the Police Regional Office 13 in Caraga, Philippines, successfully retrieved 212 loose firearms and nine explosives. The operations, detailed by the Philippine National Police, showcased a robust response to regional security concerns. Out of the firearms collected, 66 were obtained through search…
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