Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City — Joint elements of the military and police apprehended eight lawless elements and seized drug paraphernalia during the conduct of joint law enforcement operation in Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi on Wednesday (August 24).
Troops from the Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 together with the personnel from Panglima Sugala Municipal Police Station acted on a report of sporadic fires at Sitio Upper Maalum, Barangay Magsaggaw, Panglima Sugala perpetrated by the group of a certain alias Akmad, a known drug pusher.
While approaching the area, operating troops encountered undetermined number of lawless elements. The exchange of fires lasted shortly after which the enemies fled toward an unknown direction.
The joint operation resulted in the apprehension of eight lawless personalities and the confiscation of various items.
Brig. Gen. Romeo Racadio, Commander of Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi identified the apprehended personalities Sala Ahmad, Khyber Boca, Alsaib Sahirun, Hussin Tati Amihaji, Jan-Jan Tati Hussin, Temhar Muhadil Lensahan, Adzmal Kiram Mandih, and Jullymar Dao Aruyo. Seized from them were one KG9 9mm pistol; one rifle grenade; 13 sachets of crystalline white substance believed to be Shabu with an estimated weight of one gram; five analog mobile phones; four smartphones; 155 Malaysian Ringgit; PHP6,634.00; personal belongings; assorted magazines and ammunition; documents; and drug paraphernalia.
The apprehended personalities and recovered pieces of evidence were turned over to Panglima Sugala Municipal Police Station for proper disposition and filing of appropriate charges.
Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command commended the marine troops for this laudable accomplishment. “Through our collaborative efforts, we continue to reap positive results in our campaign against terrorism and criminalities”. (VICTOR BALDEMOR)
