THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and partner law enforcement agencies have arrested two people and seized around P3.4 million worth of illegal drugs in an anti-drug operation in Cotabato City.
The PDEA-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-Barmm) identified the arrested suspects through their aliases as Lalang, 27, and Tamtax, 26.
The PDEA-Barmm said the two suspects were arrested in a buy-bust Monday, August 3, in Poblacion 6 village, Cotabato City.
“The duo plied their illegal drug trade in Cotabato City, and in nearby municipalities of North Cotabato province,” the PDEA-Barmm said in a statement.
Seized during the anti-drug operation was some 500 grams of shabu packed in one knot-tied transparent plastic bag worth P3,400,000.
Also seized were a backpack, two cellular phones, one multicab vehicle, assorted vehicle registration documents, and buy-bust money.
The PDEA-Barmm said the anti-drug operation was launched with the support of the police, Philippine Coast Guard, and National Intelligence Coordinating Agency.
The arrested suspects will be charged with violation of Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs), Article II of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (SunStar Zamboanga)