Manila, Nov. 29 -- Authorities recovered a large cache of firearms and explosives in Malabon City, Metro Manila on Saturday, just hours after a robbery in Bustos, Bulacan.

The incident occurred around 3 a.m. in Barangay Liciada, where Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team members responded to gunshots and found a victim with a gunshot wound to the leg.

The suspects reportedly robbed the victim before fleeing toward Pandi town in a gray sedan.

By 6:30 a.m., Bustos police launched an intelligence-driven investigation that extended to Metro Manila.

Around 3:15 p.m., a joint operation by Bustos Municipal Police, Bulacan Provincial Intelligence Unit, Regional Intelligence Division and Malabon City Police led to the apprehension of several susp...