Two high-value drug suspects were arrested in separate buy-bust operations in Bacolod City on Saturday, Nov. 7, resulting in the confiscation of approximately 250 grams of suspected shabu worth P1.7 million.
The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) said the operations were conducted by personnel of Police Stations 1 and 2 of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO).
In Brgy. 12, police arrested alias “Dav,” 32, an unemployed resident of Brgy. 19, during a buy-bust operation along Palanca Road.
Authorities confiscated approximately 150 grams of suspected shabu worth P1.02 million, contained in six plastic sachets and bags.
Police said the operation stemmed from information provided by a confidential informant regarding the suspect’s alleged involvement in illegal drug activities.
Following surveillance and validation, operatives arranged a transaction between the suspect and a police poseur-buyer, which led to his arrest.
Meanwhile, in Brgy. 2, police arrested alias “Jad,” 37, an unemployed resident of Brgy. 13, during another buy-bust operation at around 11:35 p.m. in Purok Sigay.
The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 100 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of P680,000.
Police said Jad was allegedly involved in illegal drug distribution in Brgy. 13 and nearby barangays.
Personnel of Police Station 2, with support from the BCPO City Intelligence Unit, conducted surveillance before carrying out the buy-bust operation.
Both suspects were classified as high-value individuals and are currently under police custody pending the filing of charges for alleged violations of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
PRO-NIR Regional Director Brig. Gen. Rudecindo Reales said police would continue intensified operations against illegal drug distribution across the region.
“Every arrest and every seizure is a step toward protecting our communities from illegal drugs. We will sustain our efforts, remain firm in enforcing the law, and make it clear that there is no room for illegal drug activities in our communities,” Reales said.
Police also urged residents to report suspected illegal drug activities to help authorities address drug-related offenses.*
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