A 44-year old man was arrested after the police seized approximately P5.44 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Brgy. 22, Bacolod City, on Friday night, Nov. 13.
The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) said the operation was conducted at around 9:17 p.m. by personnel of Police Station 1, with support from the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU).
The suspect, whose identity was not disclosed, was classified by police as a high value individual but was not listed in the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) records.
Police recovered approximately 800 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of P5,440,000.
The suspected illegal drugs were found in heat-sealed plastic sachets, a self-sealing receptacle, and knot-tied transparent plastic bags.
Authorities also confiscated buy-bust money and other items believed to have been used in the illegal drug transaction.
BCPO Director Col. Eugene Rebadomia said the operation was part of the police’s continuing campaign against illegal drugs in Bacolod City.
The suspect faces possible charges for violating Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Police said the filing of appropriate charges will be based on the results of the investigation and examination of the confiscated evidence.*
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