P1.02 million worth of shabu seized in Iloilo

MANILA, Philippines — Three high-value suspects in the illegal drug trade were arrested in a sting operation in Janiuay, Iloilo on Thursday, leading to the seizure of methamphetamine hydrochloride worth P1.02 million.

Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, Western Visayas police director, identified the suspects by their known aliases Batok, Temio and Eden.

The suspects, who were carrying around 150 grams of shabu when they were caught in Barangay Damires, were arrested and charged for violating the anti-dangerous drugs law.

“We recognized the support extended by the community to the police, which resulted in the arrest of hundreds of illegal drug peddlers,” Wanky said in a statement.