Manila Bulletin
BuCor officer, 2 others nabbed in P68M Parañaque buy-bust
A Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) officer and two other men were apprehended in Parañaque City for possession of approximately P68 million worth of suspected shabu.
The suspects, identified as Correction Officer 1 Paul Patrick Toledo, truck driver Romeo Guerrero, and security guard Reynold Teodoro, were arrested during a buy-bust operation on August 9.
Authorities seized 10 kilograms of suspected shabu, two vehicles, a loaded pistol, and mobile phones from the individuals.
The operation was a collaborative effort between the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Metro Manila police, and the Philippine National Police - Drug Enforcement Group.
The arrested individuals will face charges for selling and possessing dangerous drugs under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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