On Tuesday morning, Armed men attempted to commandeer a cargo vessel off the waters of Zamboanga del Norte.
What happened?
Chief Superintendent Billy Beltran, regional police chief for Western Mindanao, said armed men on two motorized pump boats fired at M/V Doña Annabelle while it was sailing the seas of Santa Maria village in Siocon town.
Navy foils bid:
Beltran said four men tried to board the vessel but later left after seeing an approaching Philippine Navy boat.
Beltran said no one from the crew of M/V Dona Annabelle was hurt.
The boat is now heading to the port of Zamboanga.
Response efforts appreciated:
He said the Philippine Air Force, the Philippine Coast Guard and elements of the 6th Special Forces Battalion quickly responded to the distress call made by boat officials.
Investigation underway:
Beltran said they were still investigating what particular group or armed men attempted to board the cargo vessel.
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Source: Inquirer News
