Camarines Sur Village Chief Arrested for Drug Possession
Village chief arrested for illegal drugs in Camarines Sur

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A village chief in Presentacion, Camarines Sur, was arrested on June 3, 2026, for drug possession during a police operation. The suspect, identified only as 'Popong', was found with 10.66 grams of shabu valued at approximately P72,488 and is now facing charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
- 01The arrest occurred during a police search operation at the suspect's residence around 5 a.m.
- 02The suspect, aged 48, is from Barangay Buenavista in Presentacion town.
- 03Authorities recovered two heat-sealed plastic sachets containing shabu weighing 10.66 grams.
- 04The street value of the seized drugs is estimated at P72,488.
- 05The suspect is currently detained at the municipal police station.
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In Presentacion town, Camarines Sur, a village chief known only as 'Popong' was arrested on June 3, 2026, during a police operation targeting illegal drug activity. The operation was conducted following a search warrant executed at approximately 5 a.m. at the suspect's residence. Police reported that they recovered two heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing shabu, a type of illegal drug, weighing a total of 10.66 grams. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is around P72,488. Following his arrest, Popong was detained at the municipal police station and is now facing charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, which governs drug-related offenses in the Philippines. This incident highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement in the region to combat illegal drug activities and enforce drug laws.
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