Koronadal City, South Cotabato – A man was arrested after authorities seized several rounds of ammunition during a search warrant operation conducted by the police in Barangay Morales at around 6:30 AM on December 17, 2024.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Hoover T. Antonio, Chief of Police of the Koronadal City Police Station, identified the suspect as “Alexandrio” (not his real name).
Recovered from the suspect’s possession were 281 rounds of 5.56 green tip ammunition, six .45 caliber bullets, one 7.62 caliber bullet, and a plastic M16 magazine.
In a statement, the South Cotabato Police Provincial Office assured the public of their continuous efforts to apprehend individuals violating the law through intensified operations.
Authorities have yet to confirm if the suspect has connections to any armed groups or if the ammunition was intended for illicit activities. Further investigation is ongoing.