Drug Bust in Sarangani Leads to Arrest of Alleged MILF Member and Accomplice
Alleged MILF member, cohort arrested in Sarangani drug bust
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In a drug bust in Maasim, Sarangani, authorities arrested an alleged member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and a tricycle driver, seizing over P1 million worth of suspected shabu. The operation was conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and local police.
- 01The operation took place in Maasim, Sarangani, resulting in the arrest of two suspects identified only by their aliases, 'Ebrahim' and 'Akmad'.
- 02Authorities seized approximately 150 grams of suspected shabu valued at P1.02 million, including 50 grams sold to an undercover operative.
- 03The suspects were also found in possession of P50,000 in marked buy-bust money, a white iPhone, and a Toyota Hilux pickup used for illegal activities.
- 04The suspects are facing charges under Republic Act No. 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
- 05This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region, following another significant arrest of a high-value drug pusher in May.
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Anti-narcotics operatives arrested an alleged member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and his companion during a buy-bust operation in Maasim, Sarangani. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported that the suspects, identified only as 'Ebrahim', 43, and 'Akmad', 46, were apprehended with over 150 grams of suspected shabu, valued at approximately P1.02 million. The operation, which involved multiple law enforcement agencies, also resulted in the seizure of P50,000 in marked buy-bust money, a white iPhone, and a Toyota Hilux pickup allegedly used in their illegal activities. Both suspects are currently detained at the PDEA-12 facility in General Santos City and face charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. This incident follows a previous arrest of a high-value female drug pusher in General Santos City, highlighting the ongoing efforts to address drug trafficking in the region.
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The arrests contribute to ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Sarangani, addressing local concerns about drug-related activities.
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