A joint AFP-PNP law enforcement operation apprehended two Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC) members in St. Andrew, Purok 23B, Isla Suerte, Brgy. 76A, Bucana, Talomo District, Davao City. The operation involved the execution of an arrest warrant against Benny Flores Mendoza, alias Jack/Kikay/Porong/Larry, a political instructor and member of the SMRC Executive Committee (EXECOM).
The warrant, CC No. 10-2021 MNK/FC RA 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012), was filed at RTC Branch 11, Branch 56, Compostela, Davao de Oro.
Another individual apprehended was identified as Francisco Rotol Sud-ongan, alias Yassie/Danny/Dino, also an SMRC member. He possessed a .45-caliber pistol and a fragmentation grenade.
Currently, the apprehended individuals are in the custody of CIDG XI at San Pedro, Davao City. Major General Allan Hambala, Commander of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, commended the involved units. He stated that the operation highlights the strong collaboration within the security sector in maintaining regional peace.
