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Businessman Arrested in Drug Bust in Indang, Cavite
Police recover over P370,000 worth of shabu and a firearm from suspect.
CAVITE, Philippines — A businessman was apprehended during a buy-bust operation conducted by local police in Barangay Mataas na Lupa, Indang, Cavite, on the evening of October 17. The suspect, identified only by the alias 'Florgil', is an adult resident of the area.
Cavite Police Provincial Director, Colonel Dwight Alegre, reported that the operation commenced at approximately 10:40 PM. The Indang Intelligence operatives had conducted surveillance on the suspect for several days after establishing credible information regarding his involvement in drug trafficking.
During the operation, law enforcement officials seized over 55 grams of shabu, valued at approximately P374,000.
Additionally, a .45 caliber Shooters Thunderbolt pistol with serial number TB10180703 was confiscated, along with a magazine and ammunition for the firearm.
Other items retrieved included a black coin purse and the buy-bust money utilized in the operation.
This incident highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement in the region to combat illegal drug activity and enforce the law.
Cavite Police Provincial Director, Colonel Dwight Alegre, reported that the operation commenced at approximately 10:40 PM. The Indang Intelligence operatives had conducted surveillance on the suspect for several days after establishing credible information regarding his involvement in drug trafficking.
During the operation, law enforcement officials seized over 55 grams of shabu, valued at approximately P374,000.
Additionally, a .45 caliber Shooters Thunderbolt pistol with serial number TB10180703 was confiscated, along with a magazine and ammunition for the firearm.
Other items retrieved included a black coin purse and the buy-bust money utilized in the operation.
This incident highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement in the region to combat illegal drug activity and enforce the law.
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