DOJ okays drug case vs suspected members of Sinaloa drug ring | Inquirer News

DOJ okays drug case vs suspected members of Sinaloa drug ring

/ 07:06 PM February 18, 2014

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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the filing of drug case against four suspected members of the Mexican drug syndicate Sinaloa who were arrested in a drug bust that resulted in the seizure of some P420-million worth of shabu at the Leviste ranch in Lipa City, Batangas last December.

Facing a case for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 before the Lipa City Regional Trial Court, specifically for illegal possession of dangerous drugs are Garry Ting Tan and Mexican national and property lessee on the Leviste ranch Jorge Gomez Torres.

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On the other hand, Tan, Torres, together with Mexicans Jaime Ibarra Sanchez, Carlos Estollano Ochoa and John Does are charged with violation of the same law for transportation of dangerous drugs.

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Assistant State Prosecutor Juan Pedro Navera said no bail was recommended against the four.

On the other hand, Tan is facing a separate case for violation of Republic Act 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

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“These facts clearly show that respondents Tan, Torres, Ochoa, Sanchez and a.k.a. ‘Fernando Jose’ conspired with each other in loading and unloading the drugs, and dispatching them in transit or transporting them from Greenhills, San Juan City to LPL Ranch in Lipa City, and that they all collectively fall under Section 5, Article II of Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002,” the DOJ resolution which was approved by Prosecutor General Claro Arellano stated.

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Meanwhile, the DOJ dismissed the complaint against Arjay and Rochelle Argenos for lack of evidence.

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