^

Nation

Retired cop, accomplice fall in Bulacan buy bust

Dennis Carcamo - The Philippine Star
August 28, 2013 | 10:55am

MANILA, Philippines - Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency arrested a retired senior police officer and his accomplice after selling shabu to a poseur-buyer in Bulacan, the PDEA said on Wednesday.

PDEA director general Arturo Cacdac Jr. identified the suspects as retired Senior Superintendent Romeo Gemzon, 63; and Joel Herrera, 47;  both of Sto. Niño Subdivision, Barangay Perez, Meycauayan, Bulacan.
 
Cacdac said the two men are classified as high value targets in the province of Bulacan.
 
Based on initial investigation a PDEA agent who posed as buyer transacted with the suspects to purchase 100 grams of shabu and  agreed to meet along St. Bernadeth Street, Sto. Niño Subdivision, Barangay Perez, Meycauayan last Aug. 23.
 
After handing over the illegal drug to the poseur-buyer, Gemzon and Herrera were immediately arrested by operatives of PDEA Regional Office 3. 
 
Anti-narcotics agents confiscated from them were two mobile phones and the two P500 marked bills used as buy-bust money.
 
"Instead of engaging in illegal drug activities, Gemzon should be enjoying the fruits of his labor after a rewarding career. Now, his drug-pushing days too, are over," Cacdac said.
 

ARTURO CACDAC JR.

BARANGAY PEREZ

BULACAN

CACDAC

DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

GEMZON AND HERRERA

JOEL HERRERA

MEYCAUAYAN
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
Dark ash emissions observed at Kanlaon Volcano

Dark ash emissions observed at Kanlaon Volcano

By Dominique Nicole Flores | 7 hours ago
Phivolcs reported on Monday, December 23, a surge in ash emissions at Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island on top of its...
Nation
fbtw
Robbers kill bank guard in P3.6 million heist in Davao de Oro

Robbers kill bank guard in P3.6 million heist in Davao de Oro

By John Unson | 7 hours ago
Robbers stole P3.6 million cash from a bank employee and a security guard during a bloody heist in a busy area of Compostela...
Nation
fbtw
DOLE-12, BARMM collaborate to enforce industrial safety regulations

DOLE-12, BARMM collaborate to enforce industrial safety regulations

By John Unson | 8 hours ago
he Bangsamoro government and the Department of Labor and Employment-12 are cooperating in ensuring the safety of workers in...
Nation
fbtw
Greet travelers, but don’t accept gifts, BI officers told

Greet travelers, but don’t accept gifts, BI officers told

By Evelyn Macairan | 1 day ago
Frontline officers of the Bureau of Immigration are now permitted to extend holiday greetings to incoming and outgoing travelers...
Nation
fbtw
Palace declares special non-working days in 8 areas

Palace declares special non-working days in 8 areas

By Helen Flores | 1 day ago
Special non-working days have been declared by President Marcos in various parts of the country to allow residents to mark...
Nation
fbtw
Latest
abtest
6 caught with high-powered guns in Caloocan

6 caught with high-powered guns in Caloocan

By Daphne Galvez | 2 minutes ago
An alleged member of a criminal ring and five others have been arrested in Caloocan City for carrying various high-powered...
Nation
fbtw

‘Palit ulo’ victims get P1 million

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 2 minutes ago
The local government of Valenzuela announced yesterday the resolution of the “palit ulo” scam, with each victim receiving P1 million in financial assistance from a private hospital in the city.
Nation
fbtw
NBI realigns Christmas party budget to aid typhoon victims

NBI realigns Christmas party budget to aid typhoon victims

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 2 minutes ago
In a gesture of compassion and solidarity this Christmas, the National Bureau of Investigation yesterday extended support...
Nation
fbtw

Cruise ship with Chinese tourists docks in Manila

By Ghio Ong | 2 minutes ago
A cruise ship carrying Chinese tourists docked at the port of Manila, the Philippine Ports Authority reported yesterday.
Nation
fbtw
FDA warns parents vs choking hazards

FDA warns parents vs choking hazards

By Rhodina Villanueva | 2 minutes ago
With the gift-giving season approaching, the Food and Drug Administration has warned parents against choking hazards such...
Nation
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with