Three siblings, identified as Eron (35), Ilyn (26), and Irene (34), were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Purok Kabugwason, Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City, yielding 200 grams of suspected shabu valued at PHP1.36 million.
Eron and Irene were identified as high-value individuals in the illegal drug trade, while Ilyn was classified as a street-level individual.
Police Lt. Col. Antonio Benitez stated that the operation was a result of previous reports of drug pushing by the siblings.
It was also revealed that two other siblings of the apprehended individuals have previously been jailed for drug peddling.
The arrested siblings are facing charges for selling and possessing dangerous drugs under Republic Act 9165.
The Bacolod City Police Office reported that an additional PHP13.8 million worth of suspected shabu was seized from October 14 to 20 during the MassKara Festival, leading to the arrest of twelve suspected drug pushers.
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