MANILA, Philippines — Authorities intercepted two motorcycles loaded with explosives in a police-military checkpoint in Santiago, Agusan del Norte on Wednesday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.
In a statement on Friday, the PNP said the motorcycles were also carrying food supplies allegedly intended for members of the New People’s Army (NPA).
Citing reports from Caraga police, PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas identified the suspects as Darnel Jaudian, 24, and Raymund Tanghal, 24, who were both from Tubay, Agusan del Norte.
Seized from the suspects were:
15 meters of detonating cord
One pipe bomb-type improvised explosive device
Two magazines for 5.56mm load…
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