₱1-M shabu seized in Lingayen buy-bust

By October 12, 2025Peace and Order

REGIONAL PRIORITY TARGET ARRESTED

POLICE operatives arrested a regional priority high-value target and confiscated close to P1.1 million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation conducted along the bypass road of Barangay Poblacion, Lingayen, on October 7, 2025.

The suspect, a 38-year-old construction worker from Mangaldan, was found in possession of two heat-sealed and five knot-tied transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu with a total weight of approximately 160 grams.

He is now facing charges for violation of Sections 5 and 11 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act 9165).

Police Regional Office 1 Director PBGen Dindo Reyes commended the joint effort, emphasizing that the operation marks another decisive step in the ongoing campaign against illegal drugs in the region. (Eva Visperas)

Share your Comments or Reactions

comments

Powered by Facebook Comments