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PDEA-Central Luzon nabs 5 drug suspects

Princess Clea Arcellaz

FIVE suspected drug personalities were arrested by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Central Luzon during a buy-bust operation launched in Mabalacat City on Thursday afternoon, October 29, 2020.

PDEA-Central Luzon Director Christian Frivaldo identified the suspects as Ranie Santomin, 28; Jayson Callejas, 25; Christian Dizon, 23; Jenny Lyn Shin, 23; and Jenny Rose Mendoza, 25.

The said operation also led to the dismantling of a drug den, where the suspects were arrested, Frivaldo added.

About 12 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) with an estimated amount of P81,600, assorted drug paraphernalia and a motorcycle were recovered from the suspects.

Violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be charged against the suspects.

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