A 48-year-old man tagged by police as a high-value drug suspect was arrested after authorities seized approximately 60 grams of suspected shabu worth P408,000 during a buy-bust operation in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, on Monday night, Nov. 2.
The suspect, identified as alias “Sidro,” is a resident of Purok 5, Brgy. Batinguel, Dumaguete City, police said.
The operation was conducted at around 11 p.m. by the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), following surveillance and validation of reports concerning the suspect’s alleged involvement in the distribution of illegal drugs.
Police recovered 10 sachets containing suspected shabu, including one medium-sized sachet used in the buy-bust transaction.
Other items believed to be connected to illegal drug activities were also confiscated during the operation.
The operation was conducted with assistance from the Provincial Intelligence Unit, Sibulan Municipal Police Station, and other law enforcement units, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
The suspect remains under police custody and is facing charges for alleged violations of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.*
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