Three Bataan Drug Suspects Arrested in Barangay Pantalan Luma
Authorities apprehended three Bataan drug suspects and confiscated approximately ₱68,000 worth of suspected shabu during a nighttime raid in Barangay Pantalan Luma, Orani, Bataan. The operation was triggered by a tip from a vigilant community member concerned about illegal activities in the area.
Suspects Identified and Contraband Seized
Officials reported that the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Bataan identified the suspects as alias Dungo, 47, believed to be the drug den operator; alias Hary, 45; and alias Rence, 48. The raid yielded six plastic sachets containing an estimated 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known locally as shabu.
Alongside the drugs, authorities recovered assorted drug paraphernalia and the marked money used in the buy-bust operation. These items are crucial evidence for the impending formal charges.
Coordinated Effort Leads to Successful Operation
The raid was a collaborative effort involving the PDEA Bataan Provincial Office, the PDEA Bataan Seaport Interdiction Unit, Orani police force, and the Bataan Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit. Their combined efforts ensured the swift execution of the operation and the suspects’ prompt arrest.
Legal Proceedings and Community Impact
The three individuals will face formal complaints for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Local leaders noted the importance of community involvement, as the initial tip played a vital role in dismantling this suspected drug den.
Community members expressed relief over the arrests, hoping it would help curb the drug problem that has affected their neighborhood for some time.
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