PDEA, PNP ARREST TWO DRUG SUSPECTS IN

Dumalinao, ZDS - On May 22, 2019 at 09:00 PM, joint elements of PDEA Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office, Provincial Intelligence Branch, Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office (PIB-ZSPPO), Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU) and Dumalinao Municipal Police Station, conducted a buy-bust operation in a local hotel at Purok Maabtikon, Brgy. Paglaum, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur.

The operation resulted in the arrest of ROBERT CABOVERDE GACO, 30, male, single, resident of Purok Golden Shower, , Ipil, ; and JUNIE ORDANIZA ESPAŇA, 27, male, single, and a resident of Poblacion, Malanggas, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Confiscated during the said operation were one (1) heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu with estimated weight of 5 grams worth Thirty-four thousand pesos (Php 34,000), one (1) white paper served as wrapper of the transparent heat-sealed plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu, buy bust money, a cellular phone and a motorcycle.

A case for violation of Section 26 (Attempt or Conspiracy), in relation to Section 5 (Selling of Illegal Drugs), Article II of RA9165 were filed in court against the suspects.

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2 TARGET-LISTED DRUG PERSONALITIES ARRESTED IN SIMULTANEOUS ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY SEARCH

P240K worth of shabu, drug paraphernalia, firearms, ammo seized

Two target-listed drug personalities were arrested during simultaneous implementation of search warrants in Zamboanga Sibugay on May 16, 2019 that resulted in the seizure of Php240,000.00 worth of shabu, drug paraphernalia, firearms and ammunition.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Aaron N. Aquino identified the suspects as Mobin Nonong y Manguis, and Adjing Nonong y Manguis.

Mobin was arrested by joint operatives of PDEA Regional Office IX (PDEA RO IX) under the supervision of Atty. Jacquelyn L. de Guzman, Regional Director, and local police during the implementation of a search warrant in Purok Uranus, Sitio Timex, Bangkerohan, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay that also resulted in the seizure of four pieces of heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu weighing more or less 10 grams, with an estimated value of Php68,000.00, several drug paraphernalia, one Colt MK IV caliber 45 pistol with magazine containing seven pieces of live ammunition, and one improvised shotgun.

The other operating team implemented another search warrant in the same barangay that led to the arrest of Adjing, and seizure of one piece of transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu weighing more or less 20 grams, with an estimated value of Php136,000.00, one caliber 45 pistol, four magazines, 42 pieces of live ammunition, one caliber 45 holster and a sling bag.

The suspects will be charged for violation of Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs), and Section 12 (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia), Article II of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition.(pdea.gov.ph)

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HIGH VALUE TARGET OF PDEA ZDN NABBED IN A JOINT BUY-BUST OPERATION

Joint elements of PDEA , Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) and City Drug Enforcement Team (CDET) conducted buy-bust operation at Purok Uno, Brgy. Dampalan, Dapitan City, which led to the arrest of a High Value Target (HVT) of PDEA ZDN at around 07:30 pm of May 07, 2019.

The arrested suspect was identified as Joemar Javier y Ugdal a.k.a. "Gebson Javier", 32 years old and a resident of Purok Uno, Brgy. Dampalan, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte.

Estimated street value of confiscated illegal drugs (shabu) amounting to One Thousand Pesos (Php 1,000.00). Cases for violation of Section 5 and 11, Art II of R.A. 9165 were already filed in court. Suspect is now detained at BJMP Dapitan City Jail.

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MEMBER OF SELDA SINGKO DRUG GROUP AND HIGH VALUE TARGET (HVT) OF PDEA ZDN NABBED IN A JOINT BUY-BUST OPERATION

Joint elements of PDEA Zamboanga del Norte, Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) and Dapitan City Drug Enforcement Team (CDET) conducted buy-bust operation at Larayan, Dapitan City which lead to the arrest of a member of Selda Singko Drug Group and High Value Target (HVT) of PDEA ZDN at around 10:30 pm of May 07, 2019.

The arrested suspect was identified as Monchit Enriquez y Acevedo a.k.a. "Monset", 21 years old, single and a resident of Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte.

Estimated street value of confiscated illegal drugs (shabu) amounting to Three Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Pesos (Php 375,000.00). Cases for violation of Section 5 and 11, Art II of R.A. 9165 were already filed in court. Suspect is now detained at BJMP Dapitan City Jail.

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