Drug suspect slain in ‘shootout’ with Zambales cops

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales –– Policemen killed Monday a drug suspect in a reported shootout during a buy-bust operation in Subic town.

The police said Larry Salaman, 36, a resident of Barangay Calapacuan, also in Subic, resisted arrest and engaged the lawmen in a gunfight, resulting in his instant death.

Recovered from Salaman were two sachets of “shabu” (crystal meth) worth P13,585, a loaded llama pistol, cartridge cases, a motorcycle, and the marked money.

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