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Cops, military recover 4 improvised bombs

Ronald O. Reyes

POLICE and army personnel recovered four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the boundary of Llorente, Eastern Samar and Basey, Samar where suspected rebels have also operated, the police regional command said Friday, July 30, 2021.

In an information released by the Police Regional Office, the IEDs were found through an intelligence-driven operation in the area.

The IEDs were recovered around 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the vicinity of Asway river of Barangay Burak, Llorente.

Authorities brought the IEDs to Eastern Samar Police Provincial Office for proper disposition. (SunStar Philippines)

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