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CAUAYAN CITY — A 34-year-old dismissed police officer was arrested early Tuesday after allegedly selling “shabu” (crystal meth) to an undercover agent in this city, authorities said.
The suspect was identified as Rodolfo Duazo Jr., who went absent without official leave and was dismissed from service in 2020, according to Police Lieutenant Colonel Ernesto Nebalasca Jr., Cauayan City police chief.
Seized from Duazo were a pack of alleged shabu worth P10,000, a 22-caliber handgun, and assorted drug paraphernalia.
Duazo has been under police surveillance since late last year.
He is facing charges of violating Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act). INQ
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