CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — Police on Tuesday arrested two newly-identified “high-value” individuals (HVIs) and seized more than P855,000 worth of suspected “high-grade” marijuana during an anti-illegal drug operation in Olongapo City.
In a report to Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr., Olongapo City Police director Col. Ritchie R. Claravall said the buy-bust operation was conducted in Purok 6, Limbas St., Bgy. New Cabalan.
The operation was carried out by personnel of the City Police Drug Enforcement Unit (CPDEU) in coordination with the Police Station 4 Station Drug Enforcement Unit (PS4 SDEU).
Seized from the suspects were seven heat-sealed plastic sachets containing approximately 490 grams of suspected “Kush,” a “high-grade” marijuana, valued at P735,000, one kilogram of suspected marijuana worth P120,000, and P3,000 in buy-bust money.
Peñones said the successful operation underscores the police’s continued implementation of intelligence-driven strategies against illegal drugs.
The PRO3 top cop assured the public that lawful and sustained anti-illegal drug operations will continue across Central Luzon to help ensure safer communities.
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