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Active-duty cop arrested in Pangasinan drug operation
Anti-drug authorities have arrested an active police officer and confiscated over 812 grams of crystal methamphetamine valued at P5.5 million during a residential raid in Pangasinan province. The suspect, identified as a chief master sergeant, was taken into custody following the operation in Mapandan town.
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The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 1 conducted the operation at a residence in Barangay Aserda, Mapandan town, where agents discovered the substantial quantity of suspected methamphetamine. The arrest marks another case involving an active uniformed personnel allegedly engaged in drug-related activities.
Authorities seized 812 grams of the controlled substance during the search. The contraband's estimated street value of P5.5 million underscores the scale of the suspected operation.
The chief master sergeant's arrest adds to growing concerns about drug involvement among uniformed personnel in the region. PDEA Region 1 has intensified operations targeting drug trafficking networks, including those allegedly involving members of law enforcement agencies.
The suspect faces charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The case is currently under investigation as authorities determine the full extent of the officer's involvement in drug distribution activities.