MANILA, Philippines – Two suspected thieves were killed by authorities in Biñan City, Laguna before dawn Tuesday.
Biñan City police said they spotted the two suspects aboard two separate motorcycles around 1 a.m. while conducting their “Oplan Sita” and “Oplan Galugad” anti-crime campaigns.
The suspects then fired shots at the police when they were told to stop at a checkpoint along Diversion Road in Barangay Canlalay.
The police were able to gun down the suspects. They also recovered from the suspects allegedly stolen motorcycles and 2 caliber .38 pistols