• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
A man was arrested during a buy-bust at Purok Bormaheco in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City on Wednesday, May 27.
The suspect was identified by the police as alias “Josh,” 28, a resident of Purok Tahong, Barangay 2.
The operation resulted in the confiscation of an estimated 70 grams of suspected shabu valued at P476,000.
Police report said the authorities received a tip-off from a confidential informant regarding the suspect’s alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade in the village and the nearby barangays.
Police also confiscated a black pouch and P1,000 in marked money.
The suspect is now under police custody and is expected to face charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. | GB
