PHP 952,000 shabu seized in Panitan drug sting
By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — Police seized about PHP 952,000 worth of suspected shabu from a painter during a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Cogon, Panitan, Capiz.
The operation was jointly conducted by the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 6, Regional Intelligence Division 6, Police Drug Enforcement Group-Special Operations Unit 6 and Panitan Municipal Police Station.
Authorities identified the suspect as alias “Boss,” 30, a resident of the barangay resident.
Police recovered from the suspect a sachet of suspected shabu used as the buy-bust item and PHP 15,000 in buy-bust money.
Operatives also seized seven more sachets of suspected shabu and two knot-tied transparent plastic bags containing a white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu.
Police also recovered a cellphone, a yellow coin pouch, and a black pouch.
The suspected shabu had an estimated total weight of 140 grams and a value of PHP 952,000.
The suspect is in the custody of the Panitan Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.
Police said charges for alleged violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, are being prepared against him.
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