A SANGGUNIANG Kabataan (SK) official was arrested in an anti-drug operation in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported Tuesday, February 9.

Police Captain Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-Zamoanga Peninsula information officer, identified the arrested suspect as Glenn Celeste Jr., 21, the SK chairperson of Culasian village in the town of Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Duco said Celeste was arrested in an anti-drug operation around 9:40 p.m. Monday, February 8. in Purok Anahaw in Culasian village, Titay.

Recovered from Celeste were some P2,500 worth of shabu, P500 marked money, an SK chairperson identification card, and other personal belongings.

Duco said the youth leader was detained while charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed against him. (SunStar Zamboanga)