CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan – Seven drug personalities were arrested and some P68,000 worth of shabu were seized inside a makeshift drug den following an entrapment operation in Barangay Minuyan Proper on Saturday afternoon (April 27).
Arrested drug suspects were identified as Ian Praasas y Pacheco, 19 years old; Joseph Palania y Alcala, 45; Mark Anthony Abucot y Guyangco, 25; Benjie Ala y Paige, 45; Allan Franco Beatima, 44; Jover Canales Geraldo, 36; and Ricky Guyangco Velarde, 51.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Bulacan chief said that the operation was launched after they received information about the rampant drug use and peddling in the area.
The sting operation yielded a total of eight plastic sachets containing more less 10 grams worth P68,000; assorted sniffing paraphernalia; and the buy-bust money.
The operation was jointly conducted by the combined elements of PDEA Bulacan and Aurora Provincial Offices, PDEA RO III RSET, Bulacan PPO PDEU/PIU and the local police.
Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs of 2002 will be filed against the apprehended suspects. (UnliNews Online)
