By Jong Cadion
ZAMBOANGA CITY
(February 24, 2017)– Another sea jacking attempt by suspected Abu
Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Tawi-Tawi thwarted when patrolling navy ships responded
on the distress call from MV Dong Hae Star, officials said Wedsnesday morning.
Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) Spokesman Lt. Jose
F. Covarrubias Jr said MV Dong Hae Star, a Panamanian flag ship transiting the Sulu Sea from
China to Indonesia, reported to Littoral Monitoring Station (LMS) Bongao that
suspicious black speedboats with 5 persons each on board was pursuing them in
sea waters off Pearl Bank.
According to said MV, the suspicious speedboats
desist from chasing them and maneuvered to open sea upon sighting responding
navy ships, Covarrubias added.
LMS Bongao continued to monitor said vessel while
transiting in Tawi-Tawi. Navy
ships under JTF Tawi-Tawi also continue to patrol the area.
The
Commander of Naval Forces Western Mindanao, Rear Adm. Rene Medina had deployed
additional vessels to JTF Tawi-Tawi and Sulu for maritime interdiction and to
support the law enforcement operations in the area.
The AFP condemns the abduction perpetrated by these criminal groups who continuously
compromise the peace and order in Western Mindanao.
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