ILOILO City – Three high-value drug suspects were arrested at a hotel in Barangay Hipodromo, City Proper district around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Joint operatives of the Iloilo City Police Office-City Drug Enforcement Unit and Iloilo City Police Station 1 (ICPS 1) seized 210 grams of suspected shabu valued at around P1,428,000 from the suspects:
* 50-year-old “Alog of Barangay Gustilo, La Paz district;
* 24-year-old “Joland”, a construction worker from Barangay Aguinaldo, La Paz; and
* 23-year-old “Jade” of Barangay Calaparan, Arevalo district.
The suspects were detained at the ICPS 1, facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).
Police Brigadier General Sidney Villaflor, director of Police Regional Office 6, commended the dedication and collaborative efforts of the city police in executing the successful operation.
“The apprehension of these individuals involved in illegal drug activities is a testament to our commitment to eradicate the scourge of narcotics from our region. I extend my sincere appreciation to the community for their unwavering support in our collective fight against illegal drugs. It is through collaboration with the public that we can build a safer, drug-free Western Visayas,” Villaflor said./PN
