Anti-illegal drugs operatives arrested a “high-value” suspect and seized more than P1 million in shabu during a buy-bust operation in Dumaguete City early Saturday, Dec. 28.
Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, said the suspect is a 40-year-old unmarried male residing in Purok Narra, Barangay Cadawinonan, Dumaguete City.
The suspect was arrested around 2:30 a.m. while allegedly trying to sell suspected shabu to an undercover agent in Barangay Bolocboloc, Sibulan town.
The suspected shabu weighed about 149 grams.
A complaint for alleged illegal possession and sale of prohibited drugs under Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act is being readied against the suspect, who is now detained.*PNA