BORACAY- The illegal drug trade activities through online or social media are becoming rampant among drug pushers and users.
They are now employing courier services to deliver the marijuana and shabu to customers and the payment is done via online applications.
Despite the easing of pandemic restrictions, the anti-illegal drugs units will not slow down on their war against illegal drugs in Boracay Island.
On February 17, 2022, a drug peddler was nabbed in a buy-bust operation in Sitio Angol, Barangay Manocmanoc.
Earnest Paul “Ambo” Verano, 26, a native of Bulacan province and temporarily staying in Sitio Bulabog, Barangay Balabag, admitted that he ordered the sachets of marijuana online and shipped to him in Boracay Island via courier.
Verano was arrested after selling four sachets containing marijuana leaves to a poseur buyer for P800 buy-bust money. Seized also from the suspect were two more sachets containing marijuana leaves.
“Sometimes about 20 grams worth P2,000 from online, I don’t repack. I don’t know the online seller,” the suspect said during the buy-bust.
Operatives of the Malay municipal police station and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency conducted the operation after they monitored the suspect is engaging in illegal drug activities on the island.
Police have taken custody of the suspect and will face charges for selling and possession of illegal drugs in violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002./PN
