The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) arrested three high-value drug suspects in two separate operations Sunday and Monday, Oct. 13 and 14, resulting in the confiscation of 1 kilogram of suspected shabu, with a combined estimated street value of P6,800,000.
At 9:32 p.m. Sunday a buy-bust operation was conducted at Purok Hollowblocks, Barangay Singcang-Airport, Bacolod City, leading to the arrest of alias Biboy, a resident of Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City, the police reported.
The suspect was apprehended for violations of Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs) and Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs) under RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The operation was carried out by Bacolod Police Station 8 in coordination with the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU), leading to the seizure of around 500 grams of suspected shabu worth P3,400,000.
Just hours later, at 1:01 a.m. today, October 14, a successful buy-bust operation was conducted at Purok Rose, Barangay 9, Bacolod City.
This resulted in the arrest of two high-value individuals – alias Elizabeth, a resident of Brgy. 27, and alias Jupet, a resident of Brgy. Tangub in Bacolod City, the police reported.
Both suspects were arrested for violating Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs) and Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs) under RA 9165. Additionally, Alias Jupet faces charges under Section 26 (Attempt or Conspiracy).
The operation conducted by Police Station 2 led to the confiscation of another 500 grams of suspected shabu, valued at P3,400,000.
“These successful operations demonstrate BCPO’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the community, especially during the celebration of Masskara Festival 2024,” a BCPO statement said.*