Marcos men booby trapped Malacañang

BOOBY-traps and other explosive devices, including several 500-pound bombs were discovered today planted in strategic areas inside Malacanang compound.

Security forces led by Col. Gregorio Honasan, Chief Security Officer of the Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile, also found plastic bombs concealed in books inside the palace.

Investigators said the explosives were planted by Marcos loyalist guards in an apparent attempt to blow up the palace during the exit of the president Tuesday night.

Among the devices discovered during the mopping-up operations this morning were Claymore mines and several 500-pound bombs and high-powered guns and ammunition.

Also found behind the palace near the Pasig River were 10 tanks from the Philippine Army Light Armor Regiment.

Another tank was found abandoned at the palace ground.

Mopping-up operations are still in progress as of 5 p.m. yesterday inside the palace.

The booby-traps were set up apparently to stop those who might attempt to go inside the palace following the departure of former President Marcos and loyalist guards. (PNA)