(UPDATE) 1 policeman killed, 3 hurt in Bohol drug bust

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - A policeman died while three others were wounded in a botched raid of a house in Bohol this morning, local police said.

The regional police office said in a report that policemen raided a house in Tagbilaran City in Bohol province after getting information that a group of drug dependents was holding a pot session there.

The policemen were met by a burst of gunfire when they knocked on the door of the house. Four policemen were hit and were immediately brought to a nearby hospital. One of the policemen, who sustained a bullet wound in the head, died while undergoing treatment.

Investigators said the suspects, led by one Artemio Tare, eluded arrest.

Recovered at the scene were illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, ammunition for caliber 45 and 9 mm pistols, magazines, and cell phones.