BY DAVE SUAN ALBARADO
Police seized more than 3 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine worth approximately P13.9 million in three separate drug operations this week, authorities said.
Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit officers arrested Christopher Rey Agcol, also known as “Poloy,” during a buy-bust operation Monday night in Barangay Tiptip, Tagbilaran City.
Police seized more than 1 kilogram of suspected methamphetamine, also known as shabu, worth about P6.9 million.
Agcol, a resident of Barangay Bugang Norte in Pilar, sold P12,000 pesos worth of suspected drugs to an undercover officer before his arrest, police said.
Officers recovered 12 packets of suspected methamphetamine from his possession.
The suspect told police he obtained the drugs from an unidentified person at a city mall.
Agcol faces charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
FROM BILAR
Residents of Barangay Bugang Norte in Bilar said they were shocked to learn of Agcol’s arrest.
Bilar Mayor Norman Palacio said he immediately contacted the barangay captain after learning of the arrest.
Intelligence agents had reportedly conducted surveillance in Barangay Bugang Sur, and Agcol’s name was mentioned during a Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council meeting.
The suspect had allegedly spent time in the barangay while being monitored by Tagbilaran City authorities.
MORE SHABU IN TAGBILARAN
City Drug Enforcement Unit officers seized more than 1 kilogram of suspected methamphetamine during a Tuesday evening operation in Barangay Dampas, preventing its distribution, police said.
Officers confiscated 1.06 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine worth approximately P7 million pesos.
Police arrested Jofel Mondejar, 31, of Tuburan, Cebu province, and Leolito Dajap of Barangay Ubujan following a buy-bust operation.
An undercover officer posed as a buyer before placing the suspects in custody.
Both suspects underwent case buildup procedures before their arrest and face charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.