Six persons were arrested Sunday in a buy-bust operation in Purok Masayahin, Barangay San Jose, Puerto Princesa City.
The operation was jointly conducted by the Puerto Princesa City Police Office’s (PPCPO) drug enforcement and intelligence units, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
An undercover agent was allegedly able to purchase what is believed to be a sachet of shabu for ₱1,500.
They seized a total of 1.9 grams of the alleged shabu, with an estimated street value of ₱12,000. A handmade shotgun with one round of ammo and makeshift water pipes were also seized from the six suspects.
The suspects are residents of barangays San Jose, San Manuel, Irawan, and Mandaragat. They are now facing charges for violating Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
A charge of violating Republic Act 10591, popularly known as the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, will also be brought against one of the accused.
