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Police arrest drug suspect, seize P367,000 in methamphetamine in Dipolog
Law enforcement operatives in Zamboanga del Sur have arrested a major drug trafficking suspect following a controlled buy-bust operation that netted approximately P367,200 worth of methamphetamine.
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Police officers conducted a joint buy-bust operation in Barangay Miputak, Dipolog City on Tuesday evening, resulting in the arrest of a high-value drug suspect, according to the Police Regional Office (PRO) 9. The operation, which took place on October 20, led to the seizure of approximately P367,200 in suspected methamphetamine, commonly known locally as shabu.
PoliceLt. Col. Shellamie Chang, information chief of PRO 9, confirmed the details of the successful drug enforcement operation. The suspect was taken into custody following the completion of the controlled transaction with undercover operatives.
The seized drugs have been turned over to authorities for documentation and further investigation. The case is expected to be forwarded to the appropriate prosecution office for the filing of criminal charges against the arrested individual.