A 39-year-old woman was arrested after police seized suspected shabu, two firearms, and ammunition during the implementation of a search warrant in Brgy. Poblacion 6, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The suspect, identified as alias “Bev,” is a resident of the same barangay and was allegedly involved in illegal drug distribution in the city, the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) said.
The operation was conducted by personnel of the Tanjay City Police Station at around 5:05 a.m. following reports from a confidential informant about the suspect’s alleged illegal drug activities.
Police said surveillance and monitoring led investigators to secure a court-issued search warrant against the suspect.
During the search, authorities recovered five heat-sealed plastic sachets containing suspected shabu, a .45-caliber firearm, a .22 Magnum revolver, several rounds of ammunition, firearm magazines, and drug paraphernalia.
The suspect was brought to the Tanjay City Police Station for documentation and further investigation.
She is facing charges for alleged violations of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.*
[sibwp_form id=1]