P2 million worth of illegal drugs seized in Negros Oriental

December 5, 2019

The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office on Wednesday seized P2 million worth of illegal drugs as they intensified anti-illegal drug operations.

Police Colonel Julian Entoma, Negros Oriental provincial director, said the joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) was conducted around 2:20 pm at Barangay Okiot, Bais City against a high-value target.

Entoma identified the suspect as Angelo Montiel Dy, 43.

Authorities recovered around 300 grams of shabu amounting to P2, 040, 000. The substance was brought to the Provincial Crime Laboratory for examination.

Dy under the custody of Bais City Police Station for booking and filing of appropriate charges.

Entoma lauded his men and reminded the public to report immediately any information on illegal drugs in their area to eliminate the menace. Ella Dionisio/DMS