Suspected NPA rebel arrested in Masbate

LEGAZPI CITY – A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and explosives in Milagros, Masbate on Tuesday afternoon.

The Masbate police said that Julian Ceniza Jr., 43, was arrested inside the residence of the reported leader of the group identified as “Ka Gemo” in Barangay San Carlos at around 5 p.m.

Law enforcement authorities were informed by a concerned citizen of the presence of suspected rebels in the area.

Recovered from Ceniza were two improvised explosive devices (IED), IED switch, various ammunition, two handheld two – way radio units, a laptop battery, printer and several documents.

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