3 drug pushers yield P2.7-M shabu in Iloilo City


ILOILO CITY – Three suspected drug pushers yielded shabu worth more than P2.7 million in a buy-bust operation in this city on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

The Iloilo City Police Office recovered 400 grams of suspected shabu from 30-year-old Anton, 24-year-old John, and 22-year-old Mae, all from Jaro District and tagged as high-value individuals in the illegal drugs trade.

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SUSPECTED shabu worth P2.7 million was seized from three drug pushers in a buy-bust operation in Iloilo City on Oct. 29.  (PNP/ICPO-CDEU)

ICPO chief Police Col. Kim P. Legada cited the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) under Police Capt. Ryan Inot for their achievement. 

“I salute you and I urge you to maintain the intensity of our campaign in partnership with the community for a drug-free Iloilo City,” said Legada.

Legada also cited backup units – Police Station 7, the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit (RPDEU-6), and Philippine Drug Enforcement (PDEA-Iloilo) – for the achievement.

The suspects face drug-related charges.