ORMOC CITY– A newly identified drug peddler was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Team (SDET) of the local police on May 29, in Barangay Tabunok, Hilongos, Leyte.
The suspect, identified only as “Jhonny,” 29, single and unemployed, is a resident of the said barangay.
Police operatives recovered seven sachets of suspected shabu, including one sachet sold to an undercover agent for P500.
A body search, witnessed by barangay officials, led to the discovery of six more sachets hidden inside a red coin purse, along with the marked P500 bill used in the operation.
The suspect was immediately informed of his constitutional rights in a language he understood.
He is now detained at the Hilongos Municipal Police Station, facing charges for violations of Sections 5 and 11 of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Charges have been filed before the Leyte Provincial Prosecutor’s Office.
(ROBERT DEJON)
