Bataan buy-bust: Cops seize P1 million worth ‘shabu’, gun
Police confiscated on Friday, January 17, 2025, more than 100 grams of “shabu” (crystal meth) and a handgun during a buy-bust operation in Orion, Bataan . 黑料社 FILE PHOTO
ORION, Bataan — Police confiscated on Friday night more than 100 grams of “shabu” (crystal meth) and a handgun in a buy-bust operation in this town.
Orion Police Chief Major Madtaib Jalman said in a radio interview Saturday (Jan. 18) that the suspect bought the illegal drugs from Cavite province and San Fernando City in Pampanga province for distribution in Orion and other parts of Bataan province.
Jalman said the suspect had been previously arrested for the same charge.
“This is the fourth time he was arrested in a buy-bust operation,” he said.
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Article continues after this advertisementThe Bataan police official declined to identify the suspect.
Article continues after this advertisementA review of messages in the suspect’s cellphone confirmed that he is a ranking drug peddler not only in Bataan but also in the Central Luzon region, a police report said.
The suspect is facing criminal charges for illegal drugs and violation of the election gun ban.
