Vice mayor arrested over shabu in Camiguin Province —PDEA

An incumbent vice mayor was arrested in an anti-drug operation in Barangay North Poblacion, Guinsiliban, Camiguin on Tuesday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said Wednesday.

In a statement, PDEA said authorities implemented a search warrant in Purok 3, Barangay North Poblacion that led to the arrest of the 66-year-old suspect identified as “Tata.”

Seized during the operation were five heat-sealed plastic sachets containing a white crystalline substance believed to be shabu worth around P102,000. 

Also recovered were a 9mm pistol with a magazine, 22 rounds of live ammunition, two mobile phones, and assorted drug paraphernalia, according to PDEA.

The suspect will face charges for possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia) under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

“PDEA assures the public that all individuals involved in illegal drug activities, regardless of position or status, will be held accountable under the law,” the agency said. 

“PDEA remains steadfast in its commitment to intensify nationwide anti-drug operations in pursuit of a safer, drug-free Philippines under the vision of Bagong Pilipinas,” it added. —VAL, GMA Integrated News