ANTI-DRUG OPERATIVES ARREST HVT, CONFISCATE P3.2M SHABU IN BALIWAG CITY

BY KEVIN GALANG

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — A buy-bust operation conducted by the Baliwag City police yesterday led to the arrest of a “high-value” target  in Bgy. Virgen Delas Flores, Baliwag City, Bulacan.

Suspect alias “Rex,” 45, of Bgy. Sto. Cristo, Baliwag City, was arrested by operatives of the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU)- Baliwag City Police Station led by Baliwag City police chief  Lt. Col. Jayson San Pedro.

According to Bulacan police director Col. Angel Garcillano, confiscated during the operation were  five plastic packs and one medium plastic sachet containing shabu weighing at  least 475.5 grams worth over P3.2 million, a plastic bag with the label “Freeze-dried Durian,” and the boodle and marked money.

PRO3 director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Penones Jr. commended his men for their quick and decisive response, highlighting that the fight against illegal drugs remains a top priority for the police force.

“This successful operation underscores our unwavering commitment to cleanse our communities of illegal drugs. We will persistently strengthen our efforts to hunt down drug traffickers and ensure they are held accountable. Hindi kami hihinto hangga’t hindi nagiging ligtas at malinis sa ilegal na droga ang mga lansangan ng Gitnang Luzon,” Peñones said.

Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 were filed against the arrested suspect.