ILOILO City – Four high-value individuals (HVIs), including a barangay tanod, were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Zone 3, Barangay Tacas, Jaro district.
Authorities said the tanod known by the alias “Bingkay”, 58, and aliases “Rodney”, 40, and “Pong,” 36, all from Barangay Tacas; and alias “Bernie,” 29, of Barangay Dagami, Maasin, Iloilo, were caught at around 10:20 p.m. on February 23 after selling one plastic sachet of suspected shabu to a police poseur buyer.
A total of 14 plastic sachets of suspected shabu weighing 205 grams and approximately valued at P1,394,000 were recovered from the suspects by joint operatives of the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 6 (RPDEU-6), Philippine Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG), Special Operations Unit 6 (SOU 6), Regional Intelligence Division 6 (RID-6), and the Iloilo City Police Station 3 (ICPS3).
Also seized were one android cellular phone, two rolls of aluminum foil, several empty plastic sachets, and non-drug-related items.
This collaborative approach highlights the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation in combating
“This successful operation underscores PRO-6’s strong commitment to intensify the fight against illegal drugs. We will not allow drug personalities to endanger our communities or destroy the future of our families in Western Visayas,” said PRO-6 director Brigadier General Josefino D. Ligan.
He added: “Let this serve as a stern warning to those who persist in this unlawful trade: we will relentlessly pursue you, and the full force of the law will prevail,.”
The arrested individuals are currently under police custody. They will be charged for violations of Sections 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs), 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs), and 26 (Conspiracy to Commit a Violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act) of Republic Act 9165./PN
