Camp Col Romeo A Abendan, Zamboanga City – The Drug Enforcement Unit of Zamboanga City Police Office led by PMAJ Jamar G Tagayan arrested three (3) drug personalities and seized P1.8 Million of suspected shabu during the anti-illegal drugs operation at Logoy Grande, Barangay Talon-Talon, Zamboanga City at about 10:45 PM of January 24, 2021.
PBGEN Ronaldo Genaro E Ylagan, Regional Director, PRO9 identifed the arrested drug suspects Benhar Hamidol Y Jundin (Newly Identified), 27 years old, male, married, jobless, Basar Sampang Y Hasan (Newly Identified), 55 years old, male, married, jobless, elementary level and Marvin Ramirez Y De Guzman (Watch listed) a.k.a “Marvin”, 35 years old, male, married, jobless, all residents of Barangay Mampang, Zamboanga City.
Confiscated from the suspects possession were three (3) heat sealed transparent plastic sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated DDB value of P1, 800, 000.00 weighing more or less 264.7 grams and one (1) pc of P1000.00 bill as marked money with Ninety-nine (99) pcs of one thousand as boodle money. Said subject persons are now under the custody of ZCPO, CDEU in preparation of filing of appropriate charges in court.
The suspects, who are now detained at the detention cell of Zamboanga City Police Office, will face charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 while all recovered items will be brought to Zamboanga City Crime Lab Office for examination.
PBGEN Ylagan commended the relentless efforts of the ZCPO Drug Enforcement Group for the notable accomplishment in the fight against illegal drugs in the region. He added that the operation is in adherence to the marching orders of the Chief PNP to intensify the conduct of anti-illegal drugs operation in the region.” (PRO9-PIO)