Sachets of shabu seized from the suspects. Contributed photo
CABANATUAN CITY – Three suspected drug peddlers, including an elderly woman, yielded P1.7-million worth of shabu in a buy–bust operation in Barangay Camp Tinio here Saturday morning, police said.
Acting city police chief Lt. Col. Barnard Danie Dasugo identified the suspects as Teresita Francisco, 49; Michael Correa, 38; and Celedonia Caseria, 66; all residents of the said village.
Dasugo said operatives seized from the suspects 53 sachets, weighing about 250.23 grams of shabu.
He said the buy–bust operation was conducted in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency upon confirmation of the suspects’ activity.
Nueva Ecija police director Col. Jaime Santos said the police will continue its relentless efforts against all forms of criminality to keep the community safe for peace-loving citizens.
