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P2.4-M worth of shabu seized in Koronadal City police operation
Three suspected drug peddlers were arrested in Koronadal City on Wednesday night, April 23, in an entrapment operation that led to the confiscation of approximately P2.4 million worth of suspected shabu.
The arrested individuals were identified as Richie Lasanas Gallego, 39, Dexter Tabaque Pinado, 32, and Sabino Baylon Antenor, 42.
They were apprehended after selling shabu worth P2.4 million to undercover police operatives led by Lt. Col. Peter Pinalgan, Jr., director of the Koronadal City Police Office.
The operation was conducted in Purok Twin River West, Barangay Santo Niño, Koronadal City.
Brig. Gen. Arnold Ardiente, director of the Police Regional Office-12, confirmed the operation was coordinated with the assistance of local officials.
The suspects are currently detained and will face charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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