The San Juan City Police Station under the leadership of PCOL FRANCIS ALLAN M REGLOS, Chief of Police through the San Juan CPS DEU operatives busted one male suspect in an intensified anti-illegal drug operation at about 12:30 AM of Oct 9, 2024. This is in line with the 7-Point Agenda of the Regional Director, NCRPO, PMGEN JOSE MELENCIO C NARTATEZ, JR employing the Enhanced Managing Police Operations aligned with the plans and programs of PGEN ROMMEL FRANCISCO D MARBIL, Chief, PNP.

According to the report reaching PCOL REGLOS, the arrested 26-year-old suspect was identified as a.k.a. “Bino”, single, high school level, unemployed, and a resident of Brgy. Sta Lucia this City for Violation of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of R.A. No. 9165 otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.”

Investigation disclosed that joint operatives of San Juan City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit and SIB, conducted a drug buy-bust operation along Valenzuela St Cor. F. Manalo St., Brgy. Batis this City that resulted in the arrest of the suspect and confiscation of two pieces heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing 416 grams of white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu and recovery of five-hundred-peso bill used as buy-bust money with marked serial numbers incorporated.

Markings and inventory of confiscated pieces of evidence were conducted at the place of arrest in the presence of a Barangay Official and representative from the media.

The suspect was informed of the nature of his arrest and was apprised of his constitutional rights in a dialect known to him.

Thereafter, the arrested suspect and confiscated pieces of evidence were brought to this office for filing of appropriate charges and subsequently referred to EPD-Forensic Unit, Brgy. Mauway, Mandaluyong City for drug test and laboratory examination.

Meanwhile, PCOL REGLOS commended the operating personnel for their collaborative and intelligence efforts that resulted in the arrest of the suspect. More operations are being launched with the cooperation of our force multipliers in the intelligence network. I also urge the general public to be vigilant and be our active partners in the fight against all forms of lawlessness and criminality in the City.” he added.