LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Police arrested a drug pusher and seized suspected shabu worth P442,000 in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Cota na Daco in Gubat, Sorsogon on Saturday, November 11.

POLICE arrest a high-value drug pusher and seize suspected shabu valued at P442,000 in a buy-bust operation in Gubat, Sorsogon. (PRO-5)
Police Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, Police Regional Office-5 spokesperson, identified the suspect as Arnel, a high-value individual.
Suspect was arrested after he sold 65 grams of shabu to a police poseur-buyer.
Arnel and pieces of evidence were taken to the Gubat police station for proper disposition. A case for violation of Republic Act A 9165 will be filed against the suspect.
The PRO-5 credited the Buhay Ingatan, Droga ay Ayawan program for the arrest of the suspect.
“Recognizing the importance of rehabilitation, PRO-5 integrates comprehensive efforts to guide violators toward a path of positive transformation through the BIDA (Buhay Ingatan, Droga ay Ayawan) program. This approach is not just about apprehension but also about facilitating a better way of life for those ensnared by the clutches of drug abuse,” Calubaquib said.
“Integral to this mission is an ongoing campaign plan fortified by robust information and education dissemination initiatives. By actively engaging with the public, PRO-5 aims to raise awareness about the perils of illegal drugs, emphasizing the crucial role of collaborative efforts in bringing about a drug-free and orderly community," Calubaquib added.