From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 21): Backpack with RPG, M203 grenade launcher found
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY
SPO2 Greg Echague of the City Police Office (CPO) Counter Intelligence Group (CIG) said they are now investigating how the backpack got to be in the grassy area near the Palawan Seed Farm (PSF) Sunday night.
The backpack was discovered by a civilian, who reportedly took it home first. When the unnamed individual opened it, he reportedly got scared upon seeing its content.
“He contacted me to report the backpack because he’s scared that something might happen,” Echague said.
The senior police officer said it was good that the civilian turned over the backpack to them since if the M203 would be misused, it can hurt around 10 people, while the RPG can obliterate one whole house.
“He brought the backpack to his house in Sandiwa on the night of January 19 and he kept it. What was dangerous was that the rifle grenade was still inserted in its case. It was good that he did not pull the RPG because the triggering device was there. If he did, it might have exploded with the M203; that would be a big damage,” he said.
The backpack is now under the care of the CPO’s Explosive Ordinance Division in Barangay San Manuel.
Echague advised that should individuals discover similar materials, they should immediately turn them over to police authorities to avoid accidents.
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SPO2 Greg Echague of the City Police Office (CPO) Counter Intelligence Group (CIG) said they are now investigating how the backpack got to be in the grassy area near the Palawan Seed Farm (PSF) Sunday night.
The backpack was discovered by a civilian, who reportedly took it home first. When the unnamed individual opened it, he reportedly got scared upon seeing its content.
“He contacted me to report the backpack because he’s scared that something might happen,” Echague said.
The senior police officer said it was good that the civilian turned over the backpack to them since if the M203 would be misused, it can hurt around 10 people, while the RPG can obliterate one whole house.
“He brought the backpack to his house in Sandiwa on the night of January 19 and he kept it. What was dangerous was that the rifle grenade was still inserted in its case. It was good that he did not pull the RPG because the triggering device was there. If he did, it might have exploded with the M203; that would be a big damage,” he said.
The backpack is now under the care of the CPO’s Explosive Ordinance Division in Barangay San Manuel.
Echague advised that should individuals discover similar materials, they should immediately turn them over to police authorities to avoid accidents.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=607716