From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 24): ASG weapon, assorted war materiel seized in Sulu ops
As the military intensifies its operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), Western Mindanao Command (WMC) operatives have recovered a high-powered firearm and assorted war materiel during clearing operations in Sulu Thursday morning.
Capt. Jo-ann Petinglay, WMC spokesperson, in a statement Friday, said the incident took place 9:30 a.m. in Barangay Paligi, Indanan town, of the said province.
Recovered by troops of the 16th Infantry Battalion were an M-16A1 Armalite rifle with eight magazines and 123 rounds of ammunition; two hammocks; a pair of combat boots; and a bandoleer belonging to the bandits.
“The recent seizure only proves that the Abu Sayyaf members are hiding their armaments because their corridors have already been narrowed,” WMC head Major General Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., said.
“They are guising as civilians to evade government forces and civilians who report their whereabouts," he added.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=966825
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