Kap’s house, store yield explosives

PINILI, Ilocos Norte, Sept 8–Police operatives searched the house and store of a barangay captain in the outskirt of this town and found alleged rifle grenades, grenade, and ammunition, a PNP report said.

Chief Inspector Rogelio Remiendo Jr., the newly-installed police chief, personally led the operation.

He said the subject of the operation was calm as he watched the search witnessed by media personnel and fellow barangay officials.

He added that the search warrant was served on the subject after reports were validated that he allegedly owned loose firearms, ammunition, and explosives. (tri-media report)