According to the Philippine military, the people were arrested during an operation on Monday. The people are suspected of the bombing at a market in Sultan Kudarat on the island of Mindanao on September 7. Seven people were injured by the explosion.

A shotgun, an automatic weapon and two guns should have been found during yesterday's operation. In addition, a home-made bomb, mobile phones, gunpowder, batteries and additional bomb accessories should have been found together with an IS flag.

The bombing is being investigated as a terrorist crime.

Swedish man deprived of liberty

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms for SVT News that a Swedish man at the age of 35 since Tuesday has been deprived of liberty in the Philippines. The man is a resident of Götaland.

The Swedish Embassy in Manila is in contact with local authorities, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.