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Seven suspected robbers killed in northern Philippine clash

Xinhua, June 20, 2016 Adjust font size:

Seven suspected robbers were killed Monday in a clash with the policemen in northern Philippine province of Pampanga.

Region 3 Police Office said that the armed encounter took place before noon along Angeles-Magalang Road in Mexico town when the suspects riding two separate private vehicles tried to evade a checkpoint.

Police said a reliable information was received that an armed group would rob a company at Pandacaqui, Mexico, prompting authorities to launch a dragnet operation.

But when the law enforcers tried to stop them, they fled, prompting a hot pursuit operation and exchanged of fires.

The suspects, allegedly involved in highway robbery, carnapping, robbery hold up and kidnapping, were killed in the incident.

Further investigation has been ongoing to identify the suspects. Endit