MORE than P1 million worth of suspected crystal meth or “shabu” were seized in a buy-bust operation Saturday, the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) said.
Suspect Jobert Payla a.k.a. Mayoy, 22, was arrested during a buy-bust conducted at 6 p.m. at Sitio Calaanan in Barangay Canitoan, the police said in a statement.
Police Major Mario Mantala, Jr., Police Station 4 commander, said Payla was with another companion, a minor when he was nabbed.
It was learned that before the arrest, Mantala, together with Police Lt. Lorenzo Ocon, PS4 Deputy Commander, conducted an entrapment operation at the said place at 6 pm.
The suspects handed over a sachet containing suspected illegal drugs to the posuer-buyer.
When frisked, authorities found in the suspects’ possession 8 more sachets in big sizes with a street value at P1,088,000.00 weighing 160 grams.
Also recovered were a P1,000 bill buy-bust money, and some personal belongings.
Police said that during the arrest the suspects fought back with their arresting officers but was later overpowered.
The suspects are now temporarily detained at the said police station for proper disposition.