Parañaque cop arrested in buy-bust, drugs, pistol seized
A 31-year-old police officer, referred to as 'Macling,' was arrested in Parañaque City on Sunday during a buy-bust operation after authorities discovered four plastic sachets containing suspected shabu weighing around 20 grams with an estimated street value of P136,000.
In addition to the drugs, Macling possessed a P1,000 bill, a caliber pistol without a serial number and three live rounds, as well as other personal items including a police identification card and a cellular phone.
The confiscated items will be sent to forensic units for analysis, with the gun being turned over to the SPD Scene of Crime Operation for ballistic tests.
This arrest underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking among public officials.
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