Military recovers 7 high-powered firearms in Caraga

Troops from the Army’s 3rd Special Forces Battalion dig up hidden high-powered firearms and explosives during a focused military operation in the Caraga Region on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Photo courtesy of 3SFBn-PA CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The 4th Infantry Division (4ID) has recovered seven high-powered firearms allegedly owned by New People’s Army (NPA) rebels during focused military operations over the weekend in the Caraga Region. Combined forces of the 3rd Special Forces Battalion (3SFBn) under the 401st Infantry Brigade and the 67th Infantry Battalion under the 10th Infantry Division captured six firearms in Barangay Kolambugan, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur on Saturday, July 18. READ: Army uncovers 2 NPA arms caches in Surigao, Bukidnon Article continues after this advertisement The operation was driven by intelligence provided by former NPA rebels and sustained military presence in the area. Simultaneously, another team from the 3SFBn, acting alongside the 36th Infantry Battalion (36IB) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), seized one M16 rifle, two anti-personnel improvised explosive devices (IEDs), magazines, and ammunition in Barangay Maitum, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. Maj. Gen. Marion Angcao, 4ID commander, commended the joint troops, emphasizing that although “all units of the communist guerrillas have been dismantled,” the military will sustain operations to prevent any resurgence. The military has classified Caraga Region as having a “stable internal peace and security” status./coa Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.