December 16, 2009 Major Arrest

A major arrest occured yesterday in the Philppines. An Interpole arrest warrent for Abdul Basir Latip, indicted by the United States for his role the kidnapping of a missionary, Charles Walton, who was working in Jolo. For a link to the story click HERE. Latip was arrested at the Manila Airport upon his arrival from Jakarta. The US State Dept. had issued a 1.5M reward for his capture. He is a suspected member of Abu Sayaf. For more information about the Abu Sayaf, an offical terrorist organization, click HERE.

Many of the Abu Sayaf, estimated to be a group of about 400, are active on the island of Jolo.