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Heavily armed man caught in checkpoint

AUTHORITIES manning a checkpoint in Dalican village, Datu Odin Sinsuat town, Maguindanao del Norte arrested a man who was caught with two high-powered rifles and ammunition inside his vehicle, an official said Monday.

LtCol. Nelson Madiwo, Datu Odin Sinsuat police chief, said Norodin Lumanggal, 37, of Dinaig village in the same town was nabbed on Sunday night following an inspection of his minivan at the checkpoint.