Police in Iloilo City apprehended a high-value drug suspect during an operation in Barangay Poblacion, Leganes. Nine sachets of shabu weighing 50 grams were seized, with an estimated street value of P340,000. The suspect, known as alias Stephen or Jan-Jan, had a previous drug conviction in 2018.
In a significant blow to the illegal drug trade in Iloilo, police arrested a high-value drug suspect during an anti-narcotics operation in Barangay Poblacion, Leganes, at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The suspect, known by the alias Stephen or Jan-Jan, a 33-year-old married man residing in Mandurriao District, Iloilo City, was apprehended by personnel from the Leganes Municipal Police Station and its Station Drug Enforcement Team.
During the operation, authorities seized nine sachets of shabu weighing approximately 50 grams with an estimated street value of P340,000. The operation was meticulously planned following weeks of intelligence monitoring, triggered by the suspect's prior drug-related conviction in 2018. The arrest underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies in combating illegal drug activities and dismantling networks involved in their distribution
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