Couple, cohort arrested with PHP510K shabu in Roxas City

Operatives from the Capiz Police Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit arrested three drug suspects during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Dayao, Roxas City, around 7:29 a.m. on July 20, 2025.

The operation led to the confiscation of approximately 75 grams of suspected shabu, with a standard drug price (SDP) of PHP510,000.

Arrested were a couple identified as “Oliver,” 50, a pond caretaker, and “Cassy,” 35, a housewife — both residents of Barangay Dayao and classified as high-value individuals.

Also arrested was their alleged cohort, “Anton,” 55, a fish vendor and resident of Carles, Iloilo.

Recovered during the operation were 15 plastic sachets containing suspected shabu, buy-bust money, and several non-drug items.

Police Brigadier General Josefino D. Ligan, regional director of the Police Regional Office, praised the operatives for the successful operation.

“I commend our operating team for the successful buy-bust operation that resulted in the arrest of three drug suspects and the confiscation of a large amount of illegal drugs,” Ligan said.

“This achievement highlights our strong and continuing commitment to the PNP’s campaign against illegal drugs,” he added.

The suspects were taken to the Roxas City Police Station for proper disposition and filing of charges.