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AWOL Cop With Drug History Arrested in Cagayan de Oro Operation
Authorities in Cagayan de Oro City have arrested a police corporal who had gone absent without leave and faced previous allegations of illegal drug involvement. The suspect was apprehended alongside a civilian during an undercover buy-bust operation on Monday afternoon.
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The police corporal, identified as a high-value target by law enforcement, was taken into custody at 3:19 p.m. during the operation conducted in Cagayan de Oro City. The suspect had been flagged for drug-related concerns prior to the operation.
The Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) announced the arrest through an emailed advisory, confirming that both the policeman and his civilian accomplice were apprehended during the controlled drug transaction.
The arrest marks another development in ongoing anti-narcotics efforts in Mindanao, where authorities have intensified operations targeting individuals involved in the illegal drug trade. The apprehension of a uniformed officer underscores continuing concerns about drug-related activities involving members of the Philippine National Police.
Further details regarding the charges to be filed against both suspects and the quantity of drugs allegedly recovered during the operation were not immediately disclosed by PRO-10.