Ex-rebel surrenders, hands over gun to Tarlac authorities
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — A former member of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered and turned over a handgun and explosives to authorities in Capas town, Tarlac province.
In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 19, the Tarlac police said the 45-year-old former rebel surrendered to police and military officers on Tuesday “to have a normal life.”
He turned over a.38-caliber revolver with five live bullets and a high-explosive rifle grenade.
Police said the former rebel served under “Ka Atong” and operated in Capas.
He is in the custody of the provincial police for documentation.
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