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Leyte barangay official arrested with methamphetamine at checkpoint
Police in Leyte have arrested a 59-year-old barangay councilor after discovering suspected crystal methamphetamine during a routine traffic stop. The suspect was apprehended in San Miguel following a motorcycle violation.
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TACLOBAN CITY — A barangay councilor from Barugo in Leyte has been taken into custody after authorities recovered drug evidence during a checkpoint operation in San Miguel, Leyte, on Monday. The 59-year-old suspect, identified by the alias "Aldo," was stopped at a checkpoint in Barangay Cayare for allegedly operating a motorcycle without proper safety headgear. During the inspection, police discovered two sachets of suspected shabu, or crystal methamphetamine, prompting the arrest. The suspect is currently in police custody pending further investigation and the filing of appropriate charges. Authorities have not disclosed additional details regarding the circumstances of the discovery or the suspect's background in local government.