Army recovers weapons after clash with NPA in Northern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY — Government troops recovered a squad automatic rifle, an improvised explosive device (IED), and ammunition following a brief armed encounter with suspected remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Capotuan, Las Navas, Northern Samar, on Sunday, the military said. The 8th Infantry Division (8ID), based in Catbalogan City, Samar, reported that