PDEA Operative Wounded in Shootout During Calamba City Buy-Bust Operation
A Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operative was seriously wounded during a buy-bust operation that escalated into a fierce shootout with illegal drug traffickers in Calamba City, Laguna. The incident unfolded late Sunday evening, highlighting the dangers PDEA agents face in their fight against illegal drugs.
According to sources, the PDEA-Region 4A team was conducting a buy-bust operation in a shopping mall parking lot around 9:15 p.m. when the situation quickly turned violent. The key phrase here, “PDEA operative wounded in shootout,” emphasizes the critical moment agents risk their lives to enforce the law.
Gunfight Erupts with Heavily Armed Suspects
The operation led to a gunfight between the PDEA agents and two suspected drug pushers, one of whom was identified only by the alias “Mark.” Authorities described the suspects as heavily armed, escalating the encounter into a dangerous firefight.
During the exchange, one PDEA operative, referred to as “Agent Raffy,” was hit by gunfire and sustained serious injuries. Medical teams rushed him to a local hospital for immediate treatment. No further details about his condition have been disclosed, but the incident underscores the risks faced by law enforcement in drug operations.
Suspects Escape Amidst Chaos
Following the shootout, the suspects managed to flee the scene in a sports utility vehicle bearing the plate number NIN 5940. Despite the swift response of authorities, the suspects remain at large as investigations continue.
This recent event adds to the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to curb illegal drug activities in Laguna, where previous operations have led to the arrest of drug traffickers and the seizure of large quantities of shabu.
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