Manila, Sept. 17 -- The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) reported Wednesday that 202 New People's Army (NPA) members were neutralized through arrests and surrenders from January to Sept. 16.

A total of 45 firearms and 39 explosives were also recovered during the period. Of the total number of NPA members neutralized, 143 were arrested and 59 were captured, PRO-13 said.

A breakdown of the members showed that 40 were listed in the Periodic Status Report (PSR) and one was a non-PSR member.

The PRO-13 report added that one firearm and nine explosives were seized during arrests.

PRO-13 chief, Brig. Gen. Marcial Mariano Magistrado IV, vowed to sustain intensified police operations against members of the communist movemen...