MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has launched an investigation on how firearms and ammunition believed to be owned by the government ended up with suspected arms suppliers of rebel groups in Mindanao. Two gunrunners identified as Edgardo and Rosemarie Medel were arrested last Sunday after accepting marked money from undercover agents. The firearms and ammunition seized from the suspects were worth P1.2 million. ADVERTISEMENTThe wooden containers of the firearms and ammunition bore the labels “AFP,” “GOVERNMENT PROPERTY,” and “PHILIPPINE ARMY.” They were traced to have come from the Army’s 7th Infantry Division in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija. “Notwithstanding, the AFP will further enhance our strict firearms and ammunition control measures and will treat this case as a valuable lead to weed out corrupt personnel in our ranks,” Detoyato said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 18, 2018 03:11 UTC