Vendor yields drugs

An ukay-ukay (used clothing) vendor was arrested for possession of illegal drugs and a deadly weapon in a police operation in Pasig City yesterday morning.

Authorities identified the suspect as James Lugo, 30, a resident of F. Soriano St., Barangay Palatiw, Pasig City.

Initial investigation showed the Pasig City Police Station Police Community Precinct 3 personnel received a call from a concerned citizen about a man roaming suspiciously with a knife tucked in his waist.

Responding policemen conducted Oplan Galugad that resulted in the arrest of the suspect and the seizure of an 11-inch knife. Authorities also seized a sachet of suspected shabu from the suspect.

The suspect will face charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and the Omnibus Election Code for possession of a deadly weapon during an election period.