Bacolod drug stings net PHP 884,000 in suspected shabu
By Glazyl M. Jopson
BACOLOD CITY — Two people tagged by police as high-value individuals were arrested in separate buy-bust operations that yielded a total of 130 grams of suspected shabu valued at PHP 884,000.
On Oct. 2, a 48-year-old man identified as alias “Mak” was arrested in Barangay Bata after police seized 80 grams of suspected shabu valued at PHP 544,000.
According to a report from the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), the suspect was listed by the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council.
The City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) subjected the suspect to two weeks of monitoring and validation before conducting the operation.
Meanwhile, a 33-year-old man identified as alias “Lau” of Barangay Cabug was arrested in Barangay 39 on Monday after police seized 50 grams of suspected shabu valued at PHP 340,000.
Lau is detained at Police Station 1 while facing charges under Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Brig. Gen. Rudecindo Reales, PRO-NIR director, said police would continue strengthening enforcement efforts against individuals who threaten the safety and security of communities while ensuring that personnel remain responsive in protecting the public.
PRO-NIR said the operations also formed part of intensified crime-prevention measures being implemented in Bacolod City during the MassKara Festival.
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