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Police Seize P31.28 Million Worth of Shabu in Bacolod City Buy-Bust Operations

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Police in Bacolod City seized 4.6 kilograms of shabu worth approximately P31.28 million in three separate buy-bust operations on Sunday, targeting traffickers who took advantage of the police force's focus on election-related duties to bring in large quantities of illegal drugs. The operations led to the arrest of three suspects, identified as 'Jom', 'Cherry', and 'Robert', and resulted in the recovery of significant amounts of shabu. Authorities believe that the seized shabu was sourced from various regions, including Mindoro, Luzon, and the Bicol region, highlighting the complex and widespread nature of the illegal drug trade in the area. Coronica, the director of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), reaffirmed the police force's commitment to intensifying its campaign against illegal drugs to ensure the safety and peace of the city.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 4.6 kilograms of shabu, worth approximately P31.28 million, were seized in three separate buy-bust operations conducted by the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) on Sunday.
  • The seizure included:

+ 2.5 kilograms of shabu, valued at P17 million, recovered from a residence in Country Homes Subdivision, Barangay Estefania.

+ 1.1 kilograms of shabu, worth P7.48 million, seized from a suspect identified as 'Cherry' during a buy-bust operation at a motel in Barangay Singcang-Airport.

+ 1 kilogram of shabu, valued at P6.8 million, recovered from a suspect known as 'Robert' in Purok Lampirong, Barangay 2.

  • The BCPO director, Corporal Joeresty Coronica, stated that the seized shabu was sourced from various regions, including Mindoro, Luzon, and the Bicol region, with the majority of the supply coming from Mindoro.
  • Coronica emphasized the complex and widespread nature of the illegal drug trade in the area, with smugglers using Panay Island and Cebu as routes to transport drugs to northern Negros.
  • The BCPO reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying its campaign against illegal drugs to ensure the safety and peace of the city.

Statistics:

  • 4.6 kilograms of shabu seized in three buy-bust operations.
  • Total value of the seized shabu: P31.28 million.
  • Smallest amount of shabu seized: 1 kilogram (P6.8 million).
  • Largest amount of shabu seized: 2.5 kilograms (P17 million).
  • Total number of suspects arrested: 3.

Sources:

  • "Police seize P31.28 million worth of shabu in Bacolod City buy-bust operations" (The Daily Guardian)
  • "Bacolod City Police Office seizes P31.28 million worth of shabu" (SunStar Bacolod)
  • "Bacolod police intensify campaign against illegal drugs" (The Visayan Daily Star)

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