A 26-YEAR-OLD student was arrested by the elements of Toril police and Task Force Davao after shabu was seized from him while passing through the Sirawan checkpoint, on Nov. 10.
Authorities identified him only as alias Christian, single, and a resident of Sarangani Province.
According to the Toril Police Station, joint personnel of Toril police and Task Force Davao seized shabu from his possession.
The student is now under the custody of Toril Police Station, facing a case of violating Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act).
Drug buy-bust nets top PDEA target
Meanwhile, a provincial-level target was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Cadaatan, Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental around 3:35 p.m. on Nov. 10,
Nephi Noli Dimaandal, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency XI spokesperson, identified the suspect as Rolly Ignacio, 52, a resident of the said place.
According to the report, the suspect was arrested for selling a sachet of suspected shabu weighing more or less one gram worth P10,000.
During the operation, the buy-bust marked money was also recovered from his possession.
Dimaandal said the suspect was considered the top provincial target of Davao Occidental.
A case for violation of Sec. 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs), Article II of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) is being prepared against him.
