The police arrested two minors and seized suspected shabu worth P340,000 in a buy-bust operation at the Reclamation Area in Purok Lampirong, Brgy. 2, Bacolod City, Friday, Sept. 27.
Two 16-year-old residents of Purok Ceriza South, Brgy. 3, were arrested at about 12:43 a.m. Friday, the Bacolod City Police Office reported
The minors were caught in possession of about 50 grams of suspected shabu.
Both suspects are now in police custody and will face charges for violation of Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs) and Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs) of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The BCPO remains committed to intensifying its anti-drug efforts, ensuring that individuals involved in illegal drugs, regardless of age, are brought to justice, the press release said.*