Police recover explosive device in Surigao Sur
An Anti-Tank Improvised Explosive Device was unearthed along the national highway of barangay Amontay, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur last Friday, February 1.
Authorities recovered one anti-tank IED buried along the said national highway with a dimension of eight inches diameter, 1 foot height and weighs up to 7 kilos.
An excavation of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) which started on January 28 led to the recovery of the anti-tank IED with wiring and a blasting cap.
A team from the Explosive Ordnance Division disarmed and removed the said IED.
The explosive device was turned over to the Philippine Army for proper disposition.