MANILA, Philippines — Two big-time gunrunners allegedly involved in supplying high-powered firearms and ammunition to ISIS-inspired Maute Group, the Abu Sayyaf, and rouge politicians were arrested in an entrapment operation in Valenzuela City on Sunday. Police identified the suspects as Edgardo Medel, 46, and Rosemari Medel, 34, a couple allegedly involved in selling unlicensed firearms. ADVERTISEMENTRecovered from the suspects were three firearms and more than 13,000 rounds of ammunitions. According to a report from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday, the operation stemmed from a report of an informant that the suspects are involved in gunrunning activities. /eeRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 17, 2018 06:22 UTC