PAMPANGA MAYOR JOINS ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUG OPERATION, COMMENDS COPS FOR ARREST OF HVT

BY KEVIN GALANG

MAYOR Vilma Balle-Caluag  of San Fernando City, Pampanga on Wednesday personally joined an anti-illegal drug operation of the city police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 3 in the city.

Arrested during the operation was a “high-value” drug target of San Fernando City.

Members of the Special Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of the City of San Fernando police, in coordination with the PDEA Regional Office 3, apprehended alias “Joven,” a 23-year-old “high-value” target, of New Barrio Calulut, Bgy. Calulut, in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

Seized from the suspect were at least 60 grams of shabu valued at  P408,000.

Caluag commended the leadership of newly-appointed city police chief Lt. Col. Aris Gonzales for the successful execution of the mission, saying it was considered a major strike against the local drug trade in the city.

The mayor assured the local police force of full support from the city government, including continued provision of resources and logistical support to sustain anti-crime efforts.

The suspect, who is now under the custody of the City of San Fernando police, will be charged with violation of Republic Act 9165 or the  Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.