Mindanaotoday.com | PDEA SOU-10 collars 5 drugs suspects in buy-bust op, seizes more thank P-1M worth of shabu
CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City – The PNP Drug Enforcement Group, Special Operations Unit 10 (PDEG SOU-10), in coordination with Salvador Municipal Police Station, PDEU LDN PPO, IMEG-10, and RIU-10, successfully carried out a buy-bust operation that resulted in the arrest of five drug suspects and the seizure of PhP1,020,000.00 worth of shabu at Brgy. Poblacion, Salvador, Lanao del Norte on July 21, 2023.
The suspects were identified as Salmer Salmer M. Aladan, Karim M. Aladan, Janima A. Aladan, Dayamona A. Aladan, and Monabae Aladan a.k.a “Madam”, all residents of Pawak, Salvador, Lanao del Norte.
Confiscated pieces of evidence during the operation were two large knots tied transparent sachets containing a white crystalline substance believed to be shabu weighing more or less 150 grams with an estimated Standard Drug Price of PhP1,020,000.00, one PhP1,000.00 bill together with three bundle money, one blue eco bag served as drug container, one CK purple shoulder bag, and one mobile phone.
All suspects are under the temporary custody of Salvador MPS, LDN PPO, while the confiscated pieces of evidence are securely held by PDEG SOU-10 for documentation and proper disposition. A case for violation of R.A. 9165, Art. II, Section 5 is being prepared against the suspects.
PBGen Lawrence B Coop, regional director of PRO10, congratulates all the operating units for the successful operation and said, “I commend the relentless efforts and dedication of all personnel involved in this successful operation. Keep up the good work! I also encourage everyone to continue reporting any suspicious drug-related activities to the authorities. Let us help one another to attain a drug-free community.” (RPIO PRO10 )
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