P3M worth of marijuana seized in QC bust; suspect arrested
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MANILA, Philippines — Anti-narcotics operatives on Thursday arrested a suspected drug pusher in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City, seizing P3 million worth of marijuana.
In a police report, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) identified the suspect as Joseph Ang, 22 years old and a resident of Caloocan City.
QCPD also tagged Ang as a “Regional Priority Target Drug Personality.”
According to QCPD, Ang was arrested at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in a buy-bust operation on Elliptical Road, Barangay Capitol Site in Quezon City.
Police said they launched the operation after a confidential informant reported Ang’s illegal drug peddling activities. A police officer, disguised as a buyer, bought P50,000 worth of marijuana from Ang.
Article continues after this advertisementSeized from the suspect were 25 kilograms of marijuana valued at P3,000,000.00.
Article continues after this advertisementQCPD said the suspect would be charged for violating Sections 5 and 11 of Article II of Republic Act 9165 or the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.”
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