DAUIS, Bohol – A businessman was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Dauis town last night, where over 1 million pesos worth of shabu and a firearm were seized.
The suspect was identified as Jemar Sumaylo, 36, married and a native of Sunto Maasin, Zamboanga City who currently lives in Barangay Santa Cruz, Serra Bullones town.
According to the police, Sumaylo was a high-value target who was involved in the illegal drug trade in Bohol.
The police said that they conducted the operation after receiving information from an informant that Sumaylo was selling shabu in Dauis. They posed as buyers and arranged a meeting with the suspect.
During the transaction, the police arrested Sumaylo and recovered from his possession 160 grams of shabu with a street value of 1,088,000 pesos. They also found a .38 revolver with two live bullets in his house.
Sumaylo is now facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and Republic Act 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.