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Two alleged communist rebels surrender to Oriental Mindoro authorities
Two individuals suspected of membership in a communist terrorist group have separately surrendered to police in Oriental Mindoro, with one surrenderer handing over a firearm and ammunition. One of the pair was listed in the government's National Peace and Security Registry.
LSN Philippines ·
Police in Oriental Mindoro reported Thursday that two alleged members of a communist terrorist group have surrendered to authorities in separate incidents. One of the surrenderers, identified as someone previously listed in the National Peace and Security Registry, turned over a .38-caliber firearm along with two rounds of ammunition during the surrender process. The circumstances surrounding the timing and locations of the two surrenders were not immediately detailed by police. The surrenders represent ongoing efforts by security forces in the region to encourage members of armed groups to lay down their weapons and return to civilian life. Authorities did not provide additional information regarding the identities of the surrenderers or their specific roles within the organization.