MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Feb. 16 --- Operatives from the 65th Infantry (Stalwart) Battalion has confiscated an M60 general purpose machine gun and M14 rifle during a recent raid in Barangay Raya Madaya, this city.
The operation was part of the continuing commitment of the Philippine Army to support law enforcement activities in the province, said Colonel Daniel Lucero, commanding officer of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, based in Kampo Ranao, here.
He said the raid also resulted to the apprehension of three (3) gunners operating in the province who are now detained at the Marawi City Jail.
Charges were filed against these individuals and the City Prosecutor has set a bail of P80,000 for each of them, he added.
Further, a KIA Sportage vehicle bearing plate number YBE-705 was also confiscated by the military operatives during the operation. Lucero said the vehicle was used by the arrested individuals in their illegal activity.
Meanwhile, the Brigade Commander underscored the participation of local citizens for the success of the operation.
Its success would not be possible without the help of a concerned constituent who sent a text message to the Brigade hotline reporting the presence of a gun-running syndicate in his neighborhood, he said.
Lucero said this operation is just among the many wherein local citizens have participated by providing useful, timely and accurate information.
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