Authorities arrested a barangay tanod or watchman in a buy-bust operation in Batac City, Ilocos Norte afternoon on Thursday, June 12.
The suspect, known only as alias "Ernesto," is 52 years old and a resident of Barangay Valdez, where the operation took place.
He is also listed as a regional target drug personality.
Agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted the joint operation around 4 p.m.
They seized 12 sachets containing suspected shabu from the suspect.
"Ernesto" will face charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. As of writing, he has yet to release a statement.
