2 CNTs captured, 1 high powered firearm recovered in N. Samar

By DPAO, 8ID PA
April 6, 2018

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan City – A platoon from 43rd Infantry (We Search) Battalion while conducting security patrol in Brgy. San Vicente, Catubig, Northern Samar encountered undetermined number of CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) at around 4:05 A.M. April 5, 2018.

Troops were in the area to check the validity of the information relayed to them by the populace on the extortion activities of the armed group. The encounter resulted in the apprehension of two (2) suspected CNTs (their names are presently withheld) and the recovery of one M16A1 Elisco rifle SN:039188, two magazines long, two magazines short, 79 rounds for 5.56mm ammunition, one Lenovo laptop, three USB drive, one memory card, two card readers and, two cellphones. There was no casualty or injury on the government side.

Maj. Gen. Raul M. Farnacio, Commander 8ID lauded the troops for a job well done and urged them to be aggressive against the CNTs who continue to harass civilian communities thru armed threats and deceptions.

In his statement, Maj. Gen. Farnacio said that, “troops are there in the area to protect the people and safeguard the ongoing PAMANA Projects and other government projects in Northern Samar. This incident clearly shows that these CNTs are desperate to incur casualties to government troops to slow down the delivery of basic services of the government to the communities.”