Philippine naval authorities have taken possession of an underwater drone found by fishermen off the coast of San Pascual, Masbate. The drone is currently being examined to determine its purpose and origin. The incident highlights the importance of collaboration between the military, local fishermen, and maritime stakeholders in monitoring territorial waters.
NAVAL authorities have taken custody of an underwater drone and are now examining it to determine its functions and origins, the Armed Forces said on Thursday.
“The AFP confirms the turnover of a remotely operated submersible drone from the National Police to the Navy. The drone was recovered in the vicinity of San Pascual, Masbate, by local fishermen. The Navy is currently conducting further investigation to determine its origin and purpose,” the AFP Public Affairs Office director, Col. Xerxes Trinidad, said in a statement.
Valenzuela immediately turned over his find to the police officers manning the San Pascual Municipal Police Station.
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