AUTHORITIES arrested on Friday, March 8, what the police claimed to be a notorious robbery and theft suspect who was also involved in illegal drug activities in a drug bust in Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City.
Members of the Crime Against Persons and Property Desk (CAPPD) and City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) arrested 33 years old Louie Chua alias “Baste” of Ramonal Village, Camaman-an, this city.
Operatives seized five sachets of suspected “shabu” (methamphetamine Hydrochloride), and a hand grenade from the suspect’s possession.
Police said the suspect was figured on the drug list of the Directorate for Intelligence (DI).
CAPPD chief Senior Inspector Mario Mantala said the suspect was involved in the series of robbery incidents in the city. He also said Chua has links with the LBC robbery suspects.
Police said the suspect has pending arrest warrant for theft and robbery charges in Butuan City.
Mantala also said the suspect was also charged for robbery of Dok Alternatibo in Valencia City, Bukidnon.
“Notorious ni nga robbert suspect sa CDO, Bukidnon ug Butuan. Naa pud ni links sa suspects sa LBC robbery,” Mantala said.
The suspect is now detained and will face drug charges and illegal possession of explosives. (Alwen Saliring)