MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — A 35-year-old woman was arrested during a buy-bust operation launched by agents of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 3 (PDEA-3) on Wednesday night (Oct. 29) at around 9:18 p.m., in Barangay Dau.
The PDEA team leader identified the arrested suspect as alias Ayka, resident of Roxas Street, Barangay Dau, Mabalacat City.
Ayka yielded 5 plastic transparent sachets containing roughly five grams of suspected shabu valued at P34,000.00, one (1) mobile phone, and the buy-bust money.
According to PDEA, the apprehended suspect had been under surveillance since September and tagged her as a regional-target drug personality.
The sting operation was jointly conducted by operatives led by PDEA RO3 Special Enforcement Team (RSET), PDEA Pampanga Provincial Office, and the local police.
A non-bailable offense under Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs), and Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs) of Republic Act 9165 are now being readied for filing in court. (UnliNews Online)
