CIDG files charges vs. alleged pusher and pal

CEBU - The suspected level 2 drug pusher and his companion, who were arrested in a raid last weekend in the town of San Fernando, now face multiple charges filed by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)-7.

Joselito Navarro, who is tagged as level 2 drug pusher, now faces charges for violation of sections 11 and 12 of the Dangerous Drugs Act. Seized from him was P3 million worth of white crystalline substance believed to be shabu.

Charges for violation of PD 1866 or the laws on firearms, ammunition, or explosives were filed against Christopher Luna, who was found in possession of an unlicensed caliber .45 pistol with six ammunition.

Navarro, 41 years old, of sitio Magtalisay, barangay Balud, San Fernando, was caught red handed while repacking the substance at the basement of his residence.

Seized by the raiding team were 640 small packs of white crystalline substance believed to be shabu weighing 12.80 grams and four big plastic bags containing the same substance weighing 196.76 grams.

Also seized were 200 pieces of empty plastic sachets, five improvised glass tooters, two tin foils, three improvised glass burners, 21 pieces of unused rolled tinfoil, four bamboo clips and three improvised carton refillers.

There were also two disposable lighters, two pairs of scissors, an improvised tooter stand, weighing scale, a mobile phone, and P20,000 cash in different denominations.

The team spent a week doing surveillance work before applying for a search warrant.

The warrant for violation of RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, was issued by Executive Judge Meinrado Paredes of Regional Trial Court Branch 13 of Cebu City, dated January 29.

Drug Supply Drops

Provincial police chief Carmelo Valmoria said that the raid in San Fernando last Sunday had a big impact on the reduction of supply of drugs.

He congratulated CIDG-7 for the successful operation and promised to help look into other possible targets for raids.

Drug-Related Crimes

Vice Governor Greg Sanchez yesterday said that government should be sincere in its efforts against drugs.

This is because most crimes are drug related.

“They should start with the root of the problem, the suppliers,” Sanchez said.– Jasmin R. Uy, Bentley Naire Luyong and Johanna Natavio/NLQ   (THE FREEMAN)