Suspected terrorist seeking financial support nabbed in Manila
Credit to Author: ROY NARRA| Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2018 05:04:45 +0000
A SUSPECTED terrorist who is currently in Manila to receive financial support from sympathizers for his group was arrested in a police operation in Manila.
Asmad was also allegedly part of a group from Basilan that was supposed to help the Abu Sayyaf under the late Isnilon Hapilon during the Marawi Siege last May 2017.
Authorities also recovered one pistol, one magazine loaded with four live ammunition, and a chamber loaded with one live ammunition.
He is currently under the custody of the National Capital Region Police Office-Regional Special Operation Unit in Camp Bagong Diwa.
In addition to kidnapping, Asmad will also face charges for violating Republic Act 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act of 2013.
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