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Police arrest drug suspect, seize methamphetamine and illegal gun in Agusan del Sur
Law enforcement officers in Agusan del Sur have apprehended a 47-year-old man alleged to be involved in drug trafficking following a controlled buy operation. Officers recovered approximately P68,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine and an unlicensed firearm during the arrest.
LSN Philippines ·
San Francisco, Agusan del Sur — Police operatives conducted a successful entrapment operation in San Francisco on Friday evening, October 23, resulting in the arrest of a 47-year-old suspected drug dealer. The operation was carried out by local law enforcement targeting drug trafficking activities in the municipality.
During the controlled buy operation, officers seized an estimated P68,000 worth of suspected crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as "shabu" in the Philippines. In addition to the narcotics, police confiscated an unlicensed firearm found in the suspect's possession.
Major Carmelo Malubay, acting chief of the San Francisco Municipal Police Station, supervised the operation and identified the arrested individual. The suspect is currently in police custody pending further investigation and the filing of appropriate drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession charges. The confiscated items have been turned over to the proper authorities for documentation and evidence processing.