SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, BULACAN – Seven drug personalities were arrested and some Php 68,000.00 worth of shabu were seized inside a makeshift drug den following an entrapment operation in Barangay Minuyan Proper at around 4:42 p.m., on Saturday (April 27).
Arrested drug suspects were identified as:
1. Ian Praasas y Pacheco, 19 years old;
2. Joseph Palania y Alcala, 45 years old;
3. Mark Anthony Abucot y Guyangco, 25 years old;
4. Benjie Ala y Paige, 45 years old;
5. Allan Franco Beatima, 44 years old;
6. Jover Canales Geraldo, 36 years old; and
7. Ricky Guyangco Velarde, 51 years old.
PDEA Bulacan chief said that the operation was launched after they received information about the rampant drug use and peddling in the area.
The sting operation yielded a total of eight (8) plastic sachets containing more less 10 grams worth Php 68,000.00; assorted sniffing paraphernalia; and the buy-bust money.
The operation was jointly conducted by the combined elements of PDEA Bulacan and Aurora Provincial Offices, PDEA RO III RSET, Bulacan PPO PDEU/PIU and the local police.
Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs of 2002 will be filed against the apprehended suspects.
