Several firearms, ammunition, and suspected illegal drugs were confiscated during separate raids in Malapatan, Sarangani.

Authorities arrested a man identified as alias “Ablot” by virtue of a search warrant at Purok Calagumit in Barangay Sapu Masla.

Seized from the suspect were a homemade shotgun, magazine, several ammunition, long knives, and sachets of suspected shabu.

The suspect is facing charges for alleged violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act (RA 10591) and Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165).

The suspect did not issue a statement.

A few minutes later, authorities served another search warrant at Purok Calucob in the same barangay and confiscated four rifle grenades, homemade shotgun, ammunition, and two sachets of suspected shabu.

The subject of the warrant identified as alias “Dubyan” escaped after noticing the approaching operatives. He is being pursued, as of this writing.

Authorities are looking into whether or not the two subjects are connected.