MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday praised the Philippine National Police (PNP) after arresting two big-time gunrunners allegedly providing firearms and ammunition to rebel groups. “I commend the PNP for uncovering this shocking modus,” the senator said. ADVERTISEMENTLast Sunday, the PNP nabbed Edgrado and Rosemarie Medel for allegedly supplying firearms to terrorist groups Maute, the Abu Sayyaf, and politicians. READ: 2 gunrunners allegedly supplying firearms to rebel groups, politicians nabbedWith this, Gatchalian called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines to probe the incident, noting the safety of Filipino soldiers. “I call on the AFP leadership to investigate and bring to justice those behind this treacherous deed.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 18, 2018 13:41 UTC