Buy-bust nets P.5-M shabu

Police arrested a suspected high-value drug personality and seized 76.42 grams of suspected shabu worth P519,656 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sappin, Camalaniugan, Cagayan, on 28 October.

The operation was conducted by joint personnel of the Provincial Intelligence Unit and Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit of the Cagayan Police Provincial Office.

The suspect, identified only as alias “Ellen,” a resident of Aparri, Cagayan, was tagged by police as a high-value individual and had previously been involved in a similar drug-related offense.

Police recovered a heat-sealed plastic sachet containing 5.51 grams of suspected shabu, which served as the buy-bust item.

Four additional sachets containing suspected shabu were also confiscated, with recorded weights of 38.91 grams, 10.29 grams, 10.77 grams and 10.94 grams.

The seized drugs had a combined weight of 76.42 grams and an estimated street value of P519,656.

The suspect and the confiscated evidence were brought to the Camalaniugan Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition.

Police Regional Office 2 director Police Brig. Gen. Mariano C. Rodriguez commended the operating personnel, saying the operation demonstrated the police force’s continued commitment to protecting the region from illegal drugs.