BACOLOD City – A suspected high-value drug personality was arrested after police seized approximately P680,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 2, Bacolod City, late November 7.
The operation was conducted by personnel of Police Station 2 of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) at around 11:35 p.m. in Purok Sigay, resulting in the arrest of a 37-year-old unemployed man identified only by the alias “Jad.”
The suspect, a resident of Purok Boulevard, Barangay 13, was allegedly involved in illegal drug activities in his barangay and nearby communities.
Police said the operation stemmed from information provided by a confidential informant. Operatives conducted intelligence validation, surveillance, and monitoring before arranging a transaction between the suspect and a police poseur-buyer.
The operation resulted in the purchase of suspected illegal drugs and the suspect’s immediate arrest. The BCPO City Intelligence Unit provided operational support.
Authorities seized approximately 100 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of P680,000.
Following his arrest, the suspect was informed of his constitutional rights and the provisions of the Anti-Torture Act in a language he understood.
He is currently detained at Police Station 2 pending the preparation and filing of charges for alleged violations of Sections 5 (sale of dangerous drugs) and 11 (possession of dangerous drugs) of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) Director Brig. Gen. Rudecindo L. Reales said individuals involved in illegal drug activities would be held accountable, while reminding police personnel to observe professionalism and respect human rights during law enforcement operations./PN
