CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — A notorious drug personality and three of his accomplices were arrested in a successful buy-bust operation conducted by the Meycauayan City police on early Monday morning (Feb. 10). The operation led to the seizure of approximately 78.02 grams of suspected shabu, valued at P530,536.00.
The suspects, identified as alias “Marvin”, 39 years old, of Brgy. Mojon, Malolos City; alias “Mac”, 33, of Sta. Rita, Guiguinto; alias “Toto”, 35, of Brgy. Bayugo, Meycauayan City; and alias “Bebot”, 43, of Towerville, Gaya-Gaya, San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan, were arrested at around 1:08 a.m. in Brgy. Bayugo, Meycauayan City after an undercover operative successfully transacted with them.
Seized from the suspects were 18 sachets of suspected shabu, which have been turned over to authorities for proper documentation and disposal.
Brig. Gen. Jean S. Fajardo, Regional Director of Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), commended the operatives for their decisive action and issued a strong warning against those involved in the illegal drug trade.
”This arrest is a clear signal that the PNP will not stop until we rid our communities of illegal drugs. We will pursue every individual and syndicate involved, no matter where they hide. Let this serve as a warning—there is no place for drug traffickers in our society. I commend our personnel for their relentless efforts, and I urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities. Together, we will ensure safer communities for all,” Fajardo said.
The arrested suspects are now under the custody of the Meycauayan CPS and will be charged with violating Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002). (UnliNews Online)
