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LEGAZPI CITY — The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) on Saturday arrested a high-value drug suspect who yielded P2.7 million worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation in Baao, Camarines Sur.
In a statement, PRO-5 director BGen. Andre Dizon identified the suspect as alias "Edward," a resident of the area.
Confiscated from the suspect were five heat-sealed and two knot-tied transparent plastic sachets containing 405 grams of shabu with an estimated street value of P2.754 million.
"This operation is a clear testament to our resolute efforts in eliminating illegal drugs from our communities," Dizon said.
"Edward" and the confiscated evidence are currently in the custody of the Baao Municipal Police Station for proper processing.
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Dizon said the arrest was made possible through a joint operation conducted by the Office of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations and the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit in Bicol, along with the Baao and Nabua Municipal Police Stations and the Provincial Intelligence Unit.
The operation was also coordinated with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the region.
"We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any drug-related activities to the authorities," Dizon said.
