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Philippine military discovers buried weapons cache in Surigao del Sur
Troops from the Army's 30th Infantry Battalion recovered high-powered rifles and ammunition in a remote village of Cantilan, Surigao del Sur on Thursday. The discovery represents another significant setback for armed groups operating in the Caraga region.
LSN Philippines ·
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Soldiers have uncovered a substantial weapons cache in a mountainous area of Surigao del Sur, dealing another blow to armed elements active in the Caraga region. The 30th Infantry Battalion, operating under the 4th Infantry Division, discovered buried high-powered rifles and assorted ammunition in the village of Signalnan in Cantilan municipality during operations on Thursday.
The recovery marks the latest in a series of military operations targeting illegal weapons stockpiles in Mindanao's eastern provinces. Military officials have intensified efforts to disarm armed groups and prevent the proliferation of weapons in remote communities vulnerable to insurgent influence.
Details regarding the exact number of weapons recovered and their suspected origin have not been disclosed. The discovery underscores ongoing security challenges in the Caraga region, where military and paramilitary groups have maintained a presence in difficult terrain.