CAMP CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal – Combined elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) recovered three firearms following the serving of a warrant of arrest in a joint law enforcement operation in Rodriguez, Rizal.
Police Lt. Col. Respher Gaoiran, Rodriguez’s Chief of Police, said the government forces jointly implemented the warrant of arrest against Juan Raga, known as alias “June”, for murder and violation of illegal possession of firearms filed at RTC Br 76 issued by Judge Josephine Fernandez in San Mateo, Rizal.
Lt. Col. Rimrad Feraer, Commanding Officer of 80th Infantry Battalion, said the operations were accompanied by the local officials in the area towards the suspects hideout, however, Raga was able to escape but it led authorities to recover firearms and other paraphernalia at the scene.
The seized high-powered firearms includes one M4 carbine, one M1, .22 Cal, a cal.45 pistol, assorted magazines as well as ammunition from a safe house at Phase 1, Villa San Isidro, Brgy San Isidro, Rodriguez.
It also mentioned that the cooperation of the community and local officials, as well as the seamless relationship of the soldiers and police, played an important role in thwarting those who go against the law and commit acts to harm the lives of the citizens.
For his part, Major General Greg Almerol, Commander of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division that covers the Southern Tagalog region, complimented the joint AFP-PNP team for the successful enforcement of the law despite an urgent call in responding to local communist threats which continue to hinder the Filipino nation move towards a peaceful and prosperous future.
He commended the combined operating troops for their collaboration and synergy in attaining common aspirations of prosperity and development in this part of the country as he vowed that the military’s commitment will be relentless, in coordination with the police force to end violence brought about by lawlessness and terrorism.
“Nobody can escape from the arms of the law, and the government forces will continue to pursue those who perpetrate crimes against the people until law and order finally prevail,” Almerol stressed.