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Village official nabbed with crystal meth in Ilocos Norte raid
A 45-year-old barangay councilor was arrested during a police search warrant operation in northern Philippines, with authorities seizing crystal methamphetamine and ammunition. The suspect was taken into custody in Bacarra town, Ilocos Norte on Thursday.
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Law enforcement conducted a search warrant operation in Bacarra town, Ilocos Norte on Thursday, October 22, resulting in the arrest of a 45-year-old barangay councilor. Police seized 14.4 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of P98,532 from the suspect. Additionally, authorities recovered six live rounds of ammunition during the operation. The Bacarra Municipal Police Station assumed custody of the accused as investigators prepared case documentation for prosecutorial review. The arrest reflects ongoing crackdowns on illegal drug trafficking across the Ilocos region, with authorities maintaining focus on dismantling distribution networks irrespective of suspects' social or political standing.