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Pateros cops nab ‘druggies’
Two men were arrested in Pateros on October 17 for alleged possession of illegal drugs and an unlicensed firearm.
The arrests were made during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Pateros Police Drug Enforcement Unit in Barangay Sta. Ana around 9 p.m.
The suspects, identified as alias Marc (46) and alias Melchor (54), a construction worker, were apprehended by law enforcement.
Authorities seized 10 sachets of suspected shabu, weighing two grams and valued at P13,600, along with two P100 bills, a cellular phone, and P150 in cash.
Marc was also found to be in possession of a .38-caliber revolver lacking a serial number and loaded with three live ammunition rounds.
The arrested individuals are currently detained at the Pateros Police station.
They will face charges for violations of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act).
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