GOVERNMENT operatives a high-value target (HVT) drug personally in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, the police said Friday, May 29.

Police Major Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, identified the arrested suspect as Hadzmar Gani Malic, 30.

Galvez said Malic was arrested in a law enforcement operation by way of service of warrant of arrest around 11:55 a.m. Thursday in Bucana village, Siocon, Zamboanga Del Norte.

Malic is listed as the Top 7 priority target on illegal drugs in Siocon municipality, she added.

Galvez said Malic has standing warrant of arrest for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 issued from the court of Siocon. (SunStar Zamboanga)