03/09/2026
CTG WAR MATERIALS RECOVERED; GUNS, AMMUNITION AND RIFLE GRENADES UNEARTHED IN CAGAYAN
The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., has strengthened security efforts in Cagayan following the recovery of fi****ms, ammunition, rifle grenades, communication equipment, and other war materials believed to be owned by the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) during an operation in the mountainous portion of Barangay Niug Norte, Sto. Niño, Cagayan on August 31, 2026.
Leading the operation was the 202nd Maneuver Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 2, with support from the 4th Maneuver Platoon of the 1st Cagayan Provincial Mobile Force Company, Regional Intelligence Unit 2, Sto. Niño Police Station, and Bravo Company, 17th Infantry Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army.
Operating personnel discovered the cache at Sitio Talor, where the war materials had been buried underground and concealed inside a black plastic bag. Recovered were two homemade 12-gauge shotguns, 85 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, 32 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, four rifle grenades with canisters, four rounds of 7.62x33mm carbine ammunition, three rounds of 12-gauge ammunition, and magazines for 5.56mm and 7.62mm fi****ms.
Also recovered were two handheld radios, a black skeleton bandolier, a brown tactical belt, an improvised engine-generator set, a Samsung 10,000mAh power bank, chargers and electrical wires, a tickler containing subversive documents, an earphone, batteries, and a cellphone charger.
The location of the cache was identified through information provided by a surrendered CTG member using the alias “Ronron.” The information was subjected to validation by operating personnel before the recovery operation was carried out.
The recovered rifle grenades and other explosive items will be turned over to the Regional EOD and Canine Unit 2 for appropriate handling, while the two homemade shotguns will be submitted to the Regional Forensic Unit 2 for examination. The remaining items were brought to the 202nd MC, RMFB2 for final inventory and proper disposition.
The recovery highlights the value of intelligence-driven police operations and the close partnership between the PNP and the Philippine Army in preventing armed groups from regaining access to fi****ms, ammunition, and other operational resources.
The PNP Focused Agenda provides a framework for transformation aimed at strengthening police operations and delivering a more responsive police service. This accomplishment reflects the priority of Enhanced Managing Police Operations, particularly in using validated information to locate and secure materials that could pose a threat to public safety.
“Every recovered firearm and piece of ammunition represents one less resource that can be used to threaten our communities. We will remain focused on intelligence-led operations that prevent these materials from reaching the hands of armed groups.”
“Hindi natin hahayaang magamit ang mga armas at kagamitang ito laban sa ating mga kababayan. Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating mga operasyon upang mapanatili ang seguridad at kapayapaan sa ating mga komunidad.”
As the PNP strengthens efforts to prevent armed groups from accessing weapons and other war materials under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)
