BAGUIO CITY — Four alleged drug traders, whose names were withheld by authorities, were caught with 11.2 grams of crystal meth (shabu), worth over P76,000, during a raid Sunday morning in Barangay Irisan, here.
Cordillera police director Brig. Gen. David K. Peredo said operatives from the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit, City Drug Enforcement Unit, City Intelligence Unit of the Baguio City Police Office (CPO), Baguio CPO Police Station (PS) 9, and Regional Intelligence Unit-14 launched the raid to clamp down on the four traders, after months of tailing and monitoring their drug dealing activities.
Mr. Peredo hailing the work of the operatives, including their dedication and professionalism, stressed the importance of collaborative efforts in curbing illegal drug activities and ensuring public safety across the highland region.
He further reaffirmed the Cordillera police’s commitment to sustain its campaign against illegal drugs.
All four suspects were taken to face illegal drug charges. — Artemio A. Dumlao