Albay police arrest high-value drug suspects, seize PHP9.18M shabu
Albay police and Naga City authorities arrested high-value drug suspects and confiscated PHP9.18 million worth of shabu during separate buy-bust operations on Tuesday.
In Camalig, Albay, 'Noy' was apprehended for selling a knot-tied transparent plastic bag containing shabu for P160,000 to a poseur buyer at 6:55 am in Barangay Salugan.
The second operation in Naga City resulted in the arrest of an individual alias Jay, who was caught with 600 grams of suspected shabu valued at PHP4.08 million along Diversion Road, Barangay Concepcion Pequeña.
Both operations involved police operatives from various units including the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit, Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, PRO-5 Director, praised the dedication of police personnel and emphasized that these arrests affirm their commitment to suppressing illegal drugs in the region.
The successful operations reaffirm the PNP's commitment to protecting citizens from the negative effects of illegal substances and disrupting drug networks.
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