A 24-year-old male student was arrested during an anti-illegal drug buy-bust operation carried out by authorities at Purok UHA–United Homeowners Association in Barangay Tiniguiban, Puerto Princesa City, on June 6.
The suspect, identified only by the alias “Lowe” and also a resident of Barangay Tiniguiban, was apprehended after selling a plastic sachet containing suspected shabu to a police poseur-buyer in exchange for ₱1,100.
The marked money, along with a cellphone, was also confiscated during the operation.
Police said at the time of his arrest that he’s scheduled to undergo drug testing at the City Forensic Unit (CFU), Chemistry Section, while the recovered evidence will be subjected to qualitative and quantitative examination by the PNP.
The suspect remains in police custody and will face charges for violating Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
