Police explosives and ordnance experts disposed a baggage suspected to contain an explosive that was found along the highway in Lamitan City, Basilan.
The baggage was found along the highway of Barangay Ubit.
Delumpines said they have tightened the security watch in the city and Basilan in general in preparation for the observance of Holy Week when Catholics are expected to visit churches and chapels. Last March 22, at around 9:20 p.m., Lamitan folk were shaken when they heard a loud explosion in Sitio Darussalam of Matibay village. But Delumpines said theYour subscription has been successful.
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