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CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — Authorities arrested a big-time pusher who was found in possession of P6.8 million worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation on Saturday in Barangay Mapalad, Arayat town in this province.
Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) regional director BGen. Jean Fajardo identified the drug suspect as "Ramil," 48, a resident of the Barangay Mapalad.
The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Arayat Municipal Police Station's (MPS) Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) and the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) of Pampanga Police Provincial Office.
The raiders found approximately one kilogram of shabu with an estimated street value of P6.8 million from the suspect.
Also recovered was P5,000 in marked money used during the operation.
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The suspect and the confiscated items were brought to Arayat MPS for proper documentation and disposition.
Authorities are now conducting further investigation to uncover the extent of the suspect's network and determine possible links to larger drug syndicates.
"We commend the dedication and vigilance of our operatives in Police Regional Office 3. This arrest is a testament to our firm stance against illegal drugs and our commitment to keeping our communities safe," said Fajardo, stressing that the arrest underscores the PNP's continuing drive against illegal drugs in line with its commitment to turn Central Luzon safer and drug-free.
