THE Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) seized an estimated P408,000 worth of a substance believed to be shabu in a drug bust in Purok Maya, Barangay 16 Bacolod City, on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
The operation also led to the arrest of alias "Cedrick", 30, a resident of the said village.
BCPO records showed that the suspect was arrested by operatives of the City Drugs Enforcement Unit (CDEU) for selling a sachet of shabu to a poseur buyer.
Police recovered from the suspect's possession several plastic sachets containing shabu weighing 60 grams and the marked money.
Police said alias “Cedrick” is classified as a high-value drug personality in Bacolod City.
The suspect is currently detained at the custodial facility of Police Station 3. He will be charged with violating Sections 5 and 11 of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Colonel Joeresty Coronica, BCPO director, also lauded the accomplishment of the CDEU.
Coronica said BCPI remains committed to the relentless pursuit of individuals involved in the illegal drug trade and encourages the community to continue supporting the PNP’s anti-drug efforts. (MAP)