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Armed suspect shot in North Cotabato police buy-bust operation
A suspected gunrunner sustained injuries during an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement in Kabacan, North Cotabato. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group conducted the operation along a major highway Tuesday morning.
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COTABATO CITY — An alleged gunrunner was wounded in a shootout with police operatives during a buy-bust operation in Kabacan, North Cotabato on Tuesday morning.
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), supported by Kabacan Municipal Police Station personnel, launched the operation along the national highway in Barangay Kayaga at approximately 8:45 a.m.
The suspect, whose name was not immediately disclosed, sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter and was subsequently taken into custody. Responding officers secured the scene and recovered items from the operation, though details regarding the specific firearms or contraband involved were not yet available.
Investigators did not provide additional information about the circumstances that led to the shooting or the suspect's condition as of report time. The CIDG said it would release further details as the investigation progressed.