BUSTED. Police seize PHP1.7 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on Monday night (Sept. 9, 2024). The "high-value” suspect sold the illegal substance to an undercover agent. (Photo courtesy of NOPPO)
DUMAGUETE CITY – The police seized PHP1.7 million worth of shabu and arrested a suspected drug pusher during a buy-bust in Barangay Candau-ay, this city, near midnight Monday.
Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO), said Tuesday that the 40-year-old male suspect, of Purok Iba, Barangay Palinpinon, Valencia town, is classified as a "high-value individual" on the police's list.
He was arrested around 11:45 p.m. while allegedly selling shabu to an undercover agent at Purok Yellow Tops in Barangay Candau-ay.
Authorities confiscated approximately 250 grams of suspected shabu during the operation.
The suspect is currently detained as the police prepare to file charges. (PNA)
