Four suspected high-ranking communist rebels were arrested by the military and police in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental Friday.
The Philippine Army 15th Infantry Battalion and Negros Occidental police captured Emmylo Cañares, 38; George Buga-ay, 42; Relyn Moreno, 22; and Raffy Patajo, 21.
Buga-ay, Moreno, and Patajo are serving as regional communication officers of Kilusang Rehiyon Negros . Cariño said they seized from the suspects a caliber .45 pistol, a .38 caliber revolver, four hand grenades, P24,000, assorted cellphones, chargers, flashdrives, subversive documents, and personal belongings.
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