Drug sting yields P3-M ‘shabu’ in Iloilo City

ILOILO CITY - Anti-drug operatives from Iloilo City Police Station (ICPS) 10) seized about 450 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP3.06 million, during a buy-bust in Barangay Bakhaw early Wednesday. In a report, the suspect was identified as 34-year-old Ronaldo Pedrosa alias 'Onald/Naldo,' a resident of Barangay Bolilao, this city. Also found in his possession was a caliber .38 revolver with ammunition. The Iloilo City Police Office said the confiscated illegal drug items would be turned over to their forensic unit, while Pedrosa, who was tagged as a 'high-value individual,' was turned over to ICPS-10 for custody. In a statement, the Iloilo City government commended the successful operation, citing their 'dedication to protecting the city from the scourge of illegal drugs.' 'We stand with them in their mission to ensure a safer and drug-free Iloilo City. Rest assured, the Iloilo City government will continue to support their initiatives to rid our city of illegal drugs and othe r criminal activities,' it said. Source: Philippines News Agency