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Drug suspect arrested in Cagayan de Oro; P714,000 shabu seized
Anti-narcotics agents in Cagayan de Oro City have arrested a suspected high-level drug trafficker and confiscated over half a million pesos worth of methamphetamine in a controlled buy-bust operation. The late-night raid marks another significant enforcement action by regional police against the drug trade.
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Police Regional Office-10 operatives conducted a joint buy-bust operation in Barangay 35 on Thursday evening, resulting in the apprehension of a suspect identified by the alias "Atang," 42 years old. The operation took place at approximately 10:35 p.m. and led to the seizure of suspected shabu valued at P714,000.
The suspect is classified as a high-value drug personality, indicating involvement in significant narcotics distribution activities. Authorities have been intensifying anti-drug operations across the Mindanao region as part of broader law enforcement efforts to combat methamphetamine trafficking.
The arrested individual is currently in police custody pending drug charges. The seized methamphetamine will be submitted for laboratory testing to confirm its composition and weight. The operation underscores ongoing coordination between regional anti-narcotics units in targeting major drug suppliers operating in urban centers throughout the Philippines.