The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted successful buy-bust operations, leading to the arrest of a high-value target and three other drug suspects in Bohol and Negros Oriental. The operations resulted in the dismantling of a drug den and the rescue of a minor.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted successful buy-bust operations in Bohol and Negros Oriental, leading to the arrest of a high-value target and three other drug suspects. In Bohol, the PDEA Bohol Provincial Office, in collaboration with the Philippine National Police (PNP) Bohol Maritime Police and Tagbilaran City Police Station, apprehended a 26-year-old male suspect known as alias Justine in Barangay Taloto, Tagbilaran City.
During the operation, authorities seized 11 packets of shabu weighing 55 grams, valued at approximately P374,000, along with buy-bust money and a cellphone.Meanwhile, in Negros Oriental, the PDEA Negros Oriental Provincial Office, in partnership with the PNP Regional Intelligence Unit 7 and the Negros Oriental Provincial Intelligence Team, raided a drug den in Barangay Tubtubon, Sibulan town. The operation resulted in the dismantling of the den, the arrest of three individuals, and the rescue of a 16-year-old male minor. The suspects included alias Angelo, 30, the alleged operator of the drug den, his accomplice alias Salvino, 64, and another individual, alias Robert, 58, who was found using illegal drugs inside the den. Authorities seized eight packets of shabu weighing seven grams, estimated to be worth P47,600, and various drug paraphernalia from the scene. All confiscated evidence has been handed over to the PNP Forensic Laboratory for chemical analysis.According to Leia Alcantara, information officer of PDEA 7, the suspects were under surveillance for a week following a tip-off from a concerned citizen. Reports indicate that the drug den operator could distribute up to 500 grams of shabu weekly. Charges for violations of Article II of Republic Act 9165 are being prepared by PDEA against all suspects
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Drug Arrests Buy-Bust Operations Drug Den Shabu
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Police Officer Among 7 Arrested in Cebu and Negros Oriental Drug Den RaidsJoint operations by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and local police units in Cebu and Negros Oriental led to the arrest of seven individuals, including a former police officer, operating drug dens.
Read more »
Two Dead, Three Injured in Christmas Light Electrocution in Negros OrientalTragedy struck Barangay Poblacion, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, as a barangay councilor and a rescuer lost their lives while taking down Christmas lights. Three others sustained injuries in the accident.
Read more »
Two Farmers Wanted for Murder Apprehended in Negros OrientalA team of law enforcement officers arrested two farmers who were listed as the seventh most wanted persons in the region.
Read more »
Negros Oriental Declares State of Calamity Due to Kanlaon Volcano EruptionThe province of Negros Oriental has declared a state of calamity due to the adverse impact of the Kanlaon Volcano eruption. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the resolution, enabling the provincial government to utilize its Quick Response Fund to aid evacuees. As of December 26, over 7,800 individuals have been displaced and are living in evacuation centers or outside them. The city of Canlaon, near the volcano, has also been under a state of calamity since June 3rd.
Read more »
Negros Oriental Declared Under State of Calamity Due to Kanlaon Volcano EruptionNegros Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the eruption of Mount Kanlaon. The declaration allows the provincial government to utilize its quick response fund to aid evacuees.
Read more »
Police Nab Major Drug Supplier in BoholBohol police apprehended a high-value individual suspected of being a major source of illegal drugs in the province.
Read more »