BUTUAN CITY – Two separate anti-illegal drugs operations conducted here the past two days have resulted in the confiscation of 158 grams of shabu worth around PHP1 million, the Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) reported Friday.
“The PRO-13, in collaboration with the other law enforcement agencies, will continue to work thoroughly to eradicate illegal drugs in the region,” said PRO-13 director, Brig. Gen. Pablo Labra II, in a statement.
On Thursday afternoon, police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives arrested King Richard Abada, 19, a construction worker, during a buy-bust in Barangay Golden Ribbon here.
The team confiscated from Abada some 55 grams of shabu worth PHP374,000.
On Wednesday, police and PDEA agents also served an arrest warrant on Harlyn Conde, an online seller, in Barangay San Vicente.
Seized from the suspect's possession were 103 grams of shabu with a street value of PHP700,000.
Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 are filed against the two suspects. (PNA)
