P2.04M worth of drugs seized in Bacolod bust, 2 high-value suspects fall

A TOTAL of P2.04 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in a buy-bust operation in Purok San Roque 1, Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City early Saturday, March 18, 2023.

This also led to the capture of two suspected high-value suspects identified as Maria Elirica "Caca" Celis, 39, and Carlo "Balut" Purillo, 36.

Seized from their possession were 300 grams of suspected shabu worth P2.04 million, the P3,000 buy-bust money, the buy-bust item, a sling bag, a coin purse, and P240 in cash proceeds.

The two suspects were now in the custody of Police Station 10 and will face drug charges. (MPE)