Village chief surrenders nephew wanted for drugs

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September 19, 2026 | 12:00am

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A village chairman surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) his nephew who had been wanted for drug charges in this city on Tuesday.

Jaime Bustarde, chief of Barangay City Camp Proper, tapped the help of his sister, Lily Flora, in persuading their nephew, Jayson Sumera, to surrender.

Judge Maria Ligaya Rivera of the Baguio Regional Trial Court Branch 5 on Monday issued an arrest warrant for Sumera, who was wanted for violating Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

After failing to find Sumera in his known address, the NBI sought the assistance of Bustarde, who asked his sister to bring their nephew to the barangay hall, where the suspect was arrested.