Google map of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte.
ILIGAN CITY – Authorities seized an estimated PHP6.8 million worth of shabu from a couple during a drug buy-bust in the Lanao del Norte town of Sultan Naga Dimaporo Friday afternoon, a police official said.
Lt. Anthony Paderanga, Sultan Naga Dimaporo police chief, identified the couple as Jamalodin Musa Odin and Asna Minalang Odin.
Paderanga said the Odins were arrested by a team of the police, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and the Army’s 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalion in Barangay Sigayan, Sultan Naga Dimaporo.
Authorities also seized the fake bust money worth PHP2.8 million and the motorcycle allegedly used by the couple in transporting the drugs.
Using the cellular phone seized from the suspects, Paderanga said authorities are investigating the couple's sources of illegal drugs.
Paderanga said Jamalodin is an active member of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team in Sultan Naga Dimaporo and a drug surrenderee of the PNP’s "Oplan Tokhang" in 2016.
“We learned that this is their second transaction worth a million peso. And if they were successful in this transaction, they were promised to be given the commission of PHP100,000,” Paderanga said.
The couple, who are now in the custody of the police, is facing charges for violation of the Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (PNA)
