ILOILO City – Three suspected drug personalities were arrested after yielding P1 million worth of illegal drugs during a buy-bust operation on Friday night, March 20, in Barangay Balabag, Pavia, Iloilo.
The suspects were identified as aliases “Denmark,” 36, and “Justine,” 25, both residents of Barangay Balabag; and alias “Melvin,” 39, of Barangay Bolilao, Dumangas town.
The trio was apprehended at approximately 9 p.m. by the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO). Recovered from their possession was suspected shabu with an estimated street value of P1,020,000.
PDEU chief Major Dadje Delima stated that the operation was the result of three weeks of intensive monitoring. Investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly sourced their supply from Iloilo City for distribution within the municipality of Pavia.
The suspects are currently detained at the Pavia Municipal Police Station and will face charges for violating Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
IPPO director Police Colonel Bayani Razalan commended the PDEU personnel for the successful operation and thanked the community for their continued vigilance.
“Congratulations gid sa aton mga operatiba sa matalunsay nga operasyon sa pagkadakop sang tatlo na naman ka drug personalities. Ginapasalamatan man naton ang aton mga kasimanwa sa ila hugot nga suporta kag pagsalig sa aton mga Ilonggo cops,” Razalan said.
Under Razalan’s leadership, the IPPO remains steadfast in its anti-illegal drug campaign, reinforcing its dedication to maintaining peace and order across the province./PN
