2 cops killed, 4 injured in Maguindanao drug raid
Two police officers were killed and four others injured during a shootout with drug suspects in Barangay Crossing Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte on Friday, November 15.
The incident occurred as police conducted a buy-bust operation targeting a drug syndicate involved in the distribution of illegal drugs during Muslim Friday prayers at around 11 a.m.
Authorities seized one kilogram of shabu worth PHP6.8 million and two suspects were wounded and arrested, while two additional suspects escaped and are now subject to a manhunt.
The slain officers were identified as Corporal Kirt Sipin and Pat Roselyn Bulias, both from the Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit (RPDEG), with Patrolmen Jonel Ramos and Eddie Sugarol being treated in hospital under heavy guard.
Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region Director Brigadier General Romeo Macapaz ordered heightened alert levels and assured public support for justice delivery to the fallen officers' families.
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