SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS PDEA RO IX May 2017 DISMANTLING OF DRUG DEN AND ARREST OF SEVEN DRUG PERSONALITIES IN IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY Joint elements of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 9 (PDEA RO9) and Ipil Municipal Police Station conducted a buy-bust operation at Purok Morning Glory, Barangay Don Andres, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay which resulted in the dismantling of a drug den (HIO) and the arrest of seven drug suspects, including a minor, on May 4, 2017 at around 1030H. PDEA RO9 Regional Director, Dir. III Lyndon P. Aspacio, CESE identified the arrested suspects as Joseph Martinez y Estrada a.k.a “Igo Martinez”, 37, married; Roberts Martinez y Malicsi, 20, single; Adolfo Torralba y Morales a.k.a “Jun-Jun Torralba”, 33, separated; Jovelito Martinez y Estrada, 38, single, all residents of the above-mentioned place; Juven Acas y Uy, 21, single, resident of Salug Poblacion, ZSP; Angelo Teope y Maglasang, 40, married, resident of Payao, ZSP; and John Rey Narvaez y Sagang, 17 (minor), single, and a resident of Brgy. San Antonio, Titay, ZSP. Confiscated during the operation were eight (8) pieces heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu weighing MOL 25 grams amounting to P96,605.00, several drug paraphernalia, one unit KG9 with two magazines, 9mm and caliber .45 live ammunitions, one unit ARMSCOR 9mm pistol with magazine, one unit REMINGTON caliber .45 pistol, with magazine and cash amounting to P2,500.00. The agents also recovered the two (2) pieces P100.00 bills utilized as buy-bust money. Said drug den has been operating since 2011. Cases for violations of Section 26 in relation to Section 5, Section 5 (Selling of Illegal Drugs), Section 6 (Maintenance of Den, Dive or Resort), Section 7 (Employees and Visitors of Den), Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs), Section 12 (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia), Section 13 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs During Parties or Gatherings), Section 14 (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia During Parties or Gatherings) and Section 15 (Use of Illegal Drugs), Article II of RA 9165 or otherwise known as Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and RA 10591 will be filed in court against the suspects. DISMANTLING OF DRUG DEN AND ARREST OF EIGHT DRUG PERSONALITIES IN DIPOLOG CITY On or about 2300H of May 24, 2017, joint elements of PDEA-Zamboanga del Norte and Dipolog City Police Station conducted buy-bust operation at the back of Averde Pension House, Sta. Felomina, Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte which resulted in the dismantling of drug den (HIO) and arrest of eight (8) drug personalities who were later identified as Ronilyn Macalisang y Damason, Arjun Jaralve y Dagpin, Michael Regencia, Fernando Gumela y Cataraja, Jayson Paranguay y Ridela, Guilly John Adriatico y Narvacan, Sherwin Rey Saso y Abalora, and Rhea Gay Flores y Lasola (Minor). Confiscated during the operation were nine pieces heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu weighing more or less 21 grams worth P90,000.00, one unit cellphone, high school ID, brown wallet, and several drug paraphernalia. Operatives also recovered the 5 pieces P100.00 bills and one P500.00 bill utilized as buy-bust money. Cases for violations of Sections 5, 26, 6, 7, and 11 were filed in court against the suspects. THE ARREST OF TOP 1 TARGET-LISTED DRUG PERSONALITY IN DIPOLOG, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE The suspect Hanah Jane Atendido y Oliveros a.k.a “Hanah” is the Top 1 Target- Listed drug personality of PDEA Zamboanga del Norte and Top 5 Watch-Listed, Level 1 High Value Target of Dipolog City Police Station. She was known to be the receiver of all remittances of Khebin Lim Drug Group. Arrested on May 10, 2017 at the vicinity of Dipolog City Jail, Lower Dicayas, Dipolog City, operatives were able to seize 1.1137 grams of shabu, cash amounting to P420.00 and a unit of Yamaha Mio Motorcycle. She is being charged with violations of Section 5 and Section 11 of RA 9165. THE ARREST OF A GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE FOR SELLING SHABU IN IPIL The suspect, identified as Celvic Presno y Cabarles aka “Ipi” together with Rosalyn Hernandez y Nemil aka “Cory” was arrested by joint elements of PDEA IX, Ipil MPS and PIB-ZSBPPO during a buy-bust operation conducted at Purok Caimito, Tirso Babiera, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay on May 12, 2017 at around 0845H. Suspect Presno is a Legislative Aide under the Office of the Provincial Vice Governor, Zamboanga del Sur based on the confiscated identification card bearing his name. Operatives were able to confiscate three pieces heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu weighing more or less 2.5 grams worth P8,500.00, 2 pieces opened transparent plastic sachets with residue of white crystalline substance and several drug paraphernalia. They also recovered the two pieces P200.00 bills utilized as buy-bust money. The suspects are being charged with violations of Section 5 in relation to Section 26 and Section 11, Article II of RA 9165. SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF WARRANT OF ARREST AGAINST A DRUG PERSONALITY IN LABANGAN, ZDS On or about 0500H of May 13, 2017, joint elements of PDEA IX – Zamboanga del Sur, ZDSPDEU, ZDSPPSC and Labangan Municipal Police Station implemented Warrant of Arrest for violation of Section 5, Article II of RA 9165 against Nashtroden Pagalad y Anas aka “Nash” (HVT Rank Top 14, PDEA Regional Level) under Ciminal Case Number 9549-2K9 issued by Hon. Rolando Goan dated June 19, 2009 at Purok Tower, Barangay New Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. He is now committed at Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Jail. THE ARREST OF A WANTED-LISTED DRUG PERSONALITY THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF WARRANT OF ARREST The suspect, Fermin Dela Peña Alcantara aka “Mimi” was arrested on May 08, 2017 at around 1030H by joint elements of PDEA IX-Zamboanga del Sur, PDEA 10 PSET Misamis Occidental, PIB-ZDSPPO and Bonifacio Municipal Police Station through implementation of Warrant of Arrest for violation of Section 5, Article II of RA 9165 under Criminal Case Number TC-2016-023 issued by Hon. Sylvia A. Singidas Machacon dated March 14, 2016 at Springfield Resort, Purok Lumboy, Lumbia District, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. THE ARREST OF WANTED-LISTED DRUG PERSONALITY IN KUMALARANG, ZDS Joint elements of PDEA-Zamboanga del Sur, Provincial Intelligence Branch- Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Police Office (PIB-ZDSPPO) and Kumalarang MPS conducted buy-bust operation on May 26, 2017 at around 1300H at Purok 1, Barangay West Boyugan, Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur which resulted in the arrest of Ajhar Dacula Mamolibid and Abner Muloc Dacula aka “Abdul”, a Wanted-listed drug personality/HVT. Confiscated during the operation were 15 pcs heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu weighing more or less 10 grams worth P50,000.00, folded aluminum foil strips, Cherry Mobile box and recovered the P1,000.00 buy-bust money. The suspects will be facing charges for violations of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of RA 9165. TWO DRUG SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR SELLING SHABU IN MALANGAS Joint operatives of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 9 (PDEA RO9) and Malangas Municipal Police Station conducted a buy-bust operation at Barangay Candiis, Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay which resulted in the arrest of two drug personalities on May 6, 2017 at around 0930H. PDEA RO9 Regional Director, Dir. III Lyndon P. Aspacio, CESE identified the arrested suspects as Marlon Bautona Mahusay, 41 years old, married, and Aira Hassan Singguan, 26, married, both residents of Purok Malbay, Poblacion, Malangas, ZDS. Seized during the operation were two (2) pieces heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu weighing more or less two (2) grams of shabu with an estimated value of P6,000.00, several drug paraphernalia, and cash amounting to P480.00 and the operatives recovered the three (3) pieces P100.00 bills utilized as buy-bust money. Cases for violations of Section 5 (Selling of Illegal Drugs), in relation to Section 26 (Attempt or Conspiracy) and Section 11 (Possession of dangerous Drugs), Article II of RA 9165 or otherwise known as Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed in court against the suspects. They are now temporarily detained at PDEA RO9 Jail Facility. .