ORMOC CITY-Authorities arrested a high-value drug personality during a buy-bust operation conducted by the local police’s Station Drug Enforcement Team at around 10:44 pm on Wednesday, April 2, in Barangay District 3, Poblacion, La Paz, Leyte.
The suspect, identified only by the alias “Amir,” 41, married, a driver, and a resident of Barangay Calipayan, Dulag, Leyte, is listed as the No. 5 drug personality on the Philippine National Police’s Regional Priority Target List (RPTL).
Police operatives recovered six sachets containing white crystalline substances suspected to be shabu and one sachet containing dried marijuana leaves. One of the sachets of suspected shabu was sold to an undercover officer for P500 during the sting operation.
A subsequent body search, conducted in the presence of law-mandated witnesses, led to the discovery of four more sachets of suspected shabu hidden inside a red Winston cigarette pack, as well as a large zip-lock bag containing dried marijuana leaves.
Also seized were the P500 marked money used in the operation, an additional P50 in cash, and a motorcycle used by the suspect.
The suspect was informed of the nature of his arrest and apprised of his constitutional rights through the Miranda Doctrine in a language he fully understood.
Charges for violations of Sections 5 (sale of illegal drugs) and 11 (possession of illegal drugs) of Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, are being prepared against him. He is currently detained at the La Paz Municipal Police Station.
(ROBERT DEJON)
