BY: VANESSA BUGTONG
Authorities from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) apprehended a high-value target in Ilocos Norte during a buy-bust operation on Monday, February 10.
The suspect was identified as Chrisbert Miguel Cabebe, 24 years old, who was arrested in Barangay 18, San Quirino, Laoag City.
Seized from him were over 100 grams of dried marijuana leaves worth more than 30,000 pesos.
Meanwhile, PDEA agents also arrested a woman in Barangay San Nicolas West, Agoo, La Union.
She was identified as Ma. Bella Rosal Supolmo, 48 years old, who was caught selling a sachet of shabu to a PDEA agent posing as a buyer in Barangay Subusub, Rosario, La Union.
All suspects have been charged with violating Republic Act 9165, or the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.