Drug suspects busted in Cavite; marijuana hub dismantled

Drug suspect busted in Cavite, marijuana distribution hub dismantled

By: - Correspondent /
/ 02:59 PM July 31, 2024

Drug suspect busted in Cavite, marijuana distribution hub dismantled

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LUCENA CITY — A suspected big-time pusher was arrested and more than P500,000 worth of marijuana or “weeds” and its derivatives were seized Tuesday in Imus City, Cavite by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents and other law enforcers.

The buy-bust operation resulted in the dismantling of a marijuana distribution hub based in Imus, PDEA-Region 4A reported on Wednesday, July 31.

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The report said PDEA operatives, Philippine Air Force personnel, and local policemen conducted a sting operation in Barangay Pinagbuklod at 4:50 p.m.

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The arrested suspect, identified as Wenxer Teoxon, 27, yielded dried “weed” leaves, marijuana oil, resin, and other marijuana by-products worth P506,000.

The suspect, a freelance tattoo artist and video editor, is classified as a “high-value” target in the government campaign against illegal drugs.

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Teoxon was detained and will face a complaint for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

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