A VILLAGE councilor of San Roque, Sumilao town in Bukidnon was arrested in a drug bust Monday, September 30, in Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City.

Police identified the suspect as 33-year-old John Mark Sabanal, who has been considered a high-value target.

Recovered from the suspect were four transparent sachets of substance believed to be shabu with an estimated market value of P4,000.

Also arrested on same day and in same barangay were Rector Gonzaga, 34, and Acsani Ali, 19.

The suspects allegedly yielded three big sachets of shabu with an estimated value of P65,000.

Police said the two were the source of Sabanal's illegal drugs.

The suspects are currently detained at Police Station 3-Agora and will face charges for violation of Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 or Republic Act 9165.