An employee of the Cagayan de Oro city government was arrested with suspected illegal drugs during a sting operation in Barangay 16.

Anti-illegal drug operatives seized from the suspect sachets of suspected shabu, cellphone, and drug paraphernalia.

The suspect was working as administrative aide 1.

Police are checking the background of the suspect to determine if he was involved in other activities in the illegal drug trade. 

The suspect is now detained and will faces charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act. He may be facing possible dismissal from service.