High-value individuals busted in buy-bust ops in Surigao Norte town
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte -- The Claver Municipal Police Station,
together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), conducted a
buy-bust operation which led to the arrest of the high-value individual (HVI)
priority target in the Municipal Level at Purok-6, Brgy. Tayaga, Claver,
Surigao del Norte on January 31.
During his apprehension, Zapanta attempted to flee, but failed, after noticing
that he was dealing with a police officer who had disguised himself as a poseur
buyer and threw away his cellphone and pouch containing the money from the
transaction. No items were confiscated from his possession but joint operatives
were able to retrieve several items during a search in the area such as one
Android cellphone; one five hundred peso bill (marked money); four heat-sealed transparent
plastic sachet of suspected shabu with an estimated weight of 0.8 grams
amounting to PhP9,440; one heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet of suspected
shabu bought by the poseur buyer from the suspect, with an estimated weight of
0.1 grams amounting to PhP1,180; and one black pouch. A body search was also
done in the presence of Brgy. Tayaga officials.
All confiscated items were brought to the authorities for documentation and
proper disposition.
The arrested person was informed of the nature of his offense and was apprised
of his Constitutional Rights under the Miranda Doctrine and Anti-Torture Law in
the dialect known to him.
PCol. Mercado noted that these efforts are part of the law enforcements'
dedication to carry out the government's anti-illegal drugs campaign amid a
health crisis.
“This serves as a stern warning that despite the height of this pandemic, we
will continue to strengthen our campaign against illegal drugs," the
police official added. (PNP-Surigao del Norte/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
