ARMS CACHE. Jungle fighters find an arms cache during security operations in Bgy. Manoot, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro. Photo courtesy of 2ID
Soldiers recover terrorist’s arms cache in Occidental Mindoro
CAMP CAPINPIN, Rizal – Troops of the Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division (2ID) discovered an arms cache belonging to the Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee (STRPC) in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro.
Philippine Army 2ID Public Affairs Office chief Lt. Col. Jeffrex Molina yesterday said soldiers belonging to the 2ID’s 68th Infantry (Kaagapay) Battalion (68IB) were conducting security operations in Bgy. Manoot on All Saints’ Day when they found the arms cache hidden by the communist terrorist group (CTG).
It contained a rifle scope, two M16 rifle hammers, two M16 rifle triggers, an IED switch, and a magazine.
2ID commander Maj. Gen. Cerilo Balaoro Jr. said that the recovery of the arms cache contributes to undermining the capabilities of the terrorist groups.
Balaoro also said the discovery underscores the commitment of the 2ID troops to maintaining security and preventing the spread of illegal firearms and explosives that threaten the safety of local communities.
The recovered items were safely turned over to the authorities for documentation and proper disposal.
Security operations in the area continue as part of the 2ID’s ongoing efforts to maintain peace and order.
