• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Policemen seized about P1.8 million worth of suspected shabu from two drug personalities during a buy-bust in Purok Manayawsayaw, Barangay Mansilingan in Bacolod City Monday night.
In a report, the Bacolod City Police Office said that operatives of the City Drug Enforcement Unit led by PLt. Richard Legada arrested the suspects identified as July Gustilo, 40, and Antonio Pasustento Jr., 48.
The operation yielded about 270 grams of suspected shabu, with a market value of P1.836 million and marked money of P1,000.
On the same day, a man identified as Niño Castro was arrested after he shot a policeman during a buy-bust in Purok 6, Purok Magsungay, Barangay Singcang Airport in Bacolod City.
Castro, who was chased by the unhurt policeman and his colleagues, was later cornered at the house of Melba Montepio, where he tried to seek refuge.
After a peaceful negotiation, the suspect surrendered with a caliber .45 pistol containing seven ammunition.
Castro was previously arrested for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. | GB
