ILOILO City – Three persons were arrested in possession of approximately P2 million worth of suspected shabu in a drug buy-bust operation on Inventor Street, Barangay Zone 1, Estancia, Iloilo.
Aliases “Apple,” 32, “Mike,” 21, and a 17-year-old boy, all residents of the said barangay, were taken into custody by the Estancia police station.
Police Major Dadje Delima of the Iloilo Provincial Police Office’s Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (IPPO-PDEU), said they carried out the operation around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Delima said the seized illegal drugs weighed around 290 grams. Also recovered was P6,000 in buy-bust money.
“Apple is our main target since last year until she agreed to sell one gram of shabu to our asset,” Delima said
Police said the suspects’ supply of illegal drugs comes from Iloilo City and Metro Manila and they distribute it to northern Iloilo and Capiz province.
IPPO director Colonel Bayani Razalan lauded the efforts and dedication of the operating personnel in suppressing the proliferation of illegal drugs.
“We acknowledged the efforts of our men to protect the community and this will continue steadfastly. Their commitment to eradicating the spread of illegal drugs in Iloilo is resolute, and they are determined to hold offenders accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” he said.
The province’s top cop added: “We will not rest until the last drug dealer is brought to justice. The IPPO is committed to fighting the illegal drug trade. With the strong support of our beloved Ilonggos, we are determined to succeed in our mission to create safer communities for everyone.”/PN
