PALO, Leyte – A 29-year-old government employee was arrested on Saturday evening, April 19, 2025, after authorities seized suspected marijuana and shabu from his possession during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Arado,this town.
The suspect, identified only by the alias “EJ,” is considered a high-value individual (HVI) by authorities. He resides in Palo with his common-law wife.
The operation was conducted by the Palo Municipal Drug Enforcement Unit in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
Police reported that the estimated weight and value of the confiscated illegal drugs are still being determined as of press time.
All seized evidence was properly marked and inventoried at the site of the arrest in the presence of required witnesses, in compliance with legal procedures.
Criminal charges are currently being prepared against the suspect.
(RONALD O. REYES)
