Bigtime "drug pusher" falls in raid

CEBU, Philippines - An alleged level two drug pusher fell into the hands of police authorities after he yielded four medium-sized packs of suspected shabu and illegal drug paraphernalia during a raid in his house in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City early morning yesterday.

Operatives from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group raided the house of Ben Fuentes, 45, at 6.m. by virtue of a search warrant issued by Judge Soliver Peras of the Regional Trial Court Branch 10.

The operation, which was done after two weeks of surveillance, resulted in the recovery of four medium-sized packs of the illegal drugs and 25 rolled tinfoil.

The suspected shabu and drug paraphernalia were reportedly recovered from the suspect’s bedroom at the second floor of his house while the tin foils were found at the living room.

Barangay councilman Antonia Miral witnessed the arrest implemented by Sr. Insp. Ricky Neron and his men.

Police said the suspect reportedly can dispose more than 200 grams of shabu every week.

A case for possession of illegal drugs and paraphernalia will be filed against the suspect.

Meanwhile, another alleged dealer of shabu was arrested in a buy bust operation on Rafols Street, Barangay Poblacion, Toledo City last Thursday afternoon.

Teodulo Abatayo, 46, resident of San Juan, Poblacion, Toledo City was nabbed in a drug bust conducted by the elements of Toledo City Police Station and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-7).

The joint team conducted surveillance after receiving information from a concerned citizen about the illegal activities of Abatayo.

At around 3 p.m. the poseur buyer met Abatayo on Rafols street for the “transaction” but after he handed over the P200 worth of shabu to the “buyer,” policemen immediately pounced on him.

Police recovered from Abatayo one plastic sachet of believed to be shabu, one broken glass pipe and the marked money.

The suspect is now detained at Toledo City Police Station for filing of appropriate charges. — Niña G. Sumacot and Mellanie Joy C. Rosales/WAB (THE FREEMAN)