ORMOC CITY– A high-value drug personality, ranked No. 5 in the regional priority target list of the Philippine National Police (PNP), was arrested in an early morning buy-bust operation on Sunday, March 2, in Barangay Alegria, Julita, Leyte.
The Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) of the Leyte Provincial Police Office, together with the Station Drug Enforcement Team (SDET) of Julita Police, led the successful operation at 5:19 AM.
Five sachets of suspected shabu were recovered during sting operation against the suspect.
The suspect was informed of his arrest and constitutional rights under the Miranda Doctrine in a language he fully understood.
He now faces charges for violating Sections 5 (selling illegal drugs) and 11 (possession of illegal drugs) of Article II of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The case has already been filed with the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office.
The suspect is currently detained at the Julita Municipal Police Station, as authorities continue their intensified campaign against illegal drugs in the region.
(ROBERT DEJON)
