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Laoag cops step up coordination vs ‘acetylene gang’

 
Laoag City—Police Supt. Edwin Balles, Laoag police chief, said they are now in close coordination with various security agencies here to combat the possible entry of the ‘acetylene gang” in the city.

Mr. Balles said they have met with security agencies here regarding the said gang.

He stressed that one pawnshop in the city was already broken into by the said gang. He added that they suspect members of the gang to be from outside the province.

In this regard, Mr. Balles asked managers and owners of financial institutions in the city, as well as other business establishments to be vigilant and to cooperate with the police and each other against the threat.

He said security processes should be stepped up and closed-circuit television systems installed.

The police also solicited the support of barangay tanods and other force multipliers to help them, especially in night patrols.

Mr. Balles said the police will also patrol the city as well as install checkpoints in strategic areas.

Earlier, a pawnshop in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur was broken in by the alleged acetylene gang. An estimated 1.8 million was stolen, according to Mr. Balles.

Mr. Balles also disclosed that the gang is further composed of other groups.

Daytoy lang gamin ti modus operandi da ken adda background da iti pagmin-minasan ken no simsimrek dan iti mining companies ket ammu dan,” Mr. Balles said.


Ken dagitoy adda dagitay portable acetylene tanks dan a saan a madlaw nga acetylene gayam iti nagyan na a mabalin mai-back pack,” Mr. Balles added. (Dominic B. dela Cruz)

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