Authorities seized approximately ₱6.8 million worth of drugs from a high-value individual in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sabang, Naga City last Friday, May 19.
In a statement from the Naga City Police Office, the suspect was identified as John Joseph Yukim, a 34-year-old resident of Looban 6, Zone 4, Bayawas, Abella, Naga City,
The joint buy-bust operation was carried out by ODRDO-RPDEU5 Team Naga/Camarines Sur, Naga City Drug Enforcement Unit, and Naga City Police Station 1 in cooperation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Camarines Sur Provincial Office.
According to Naga Police, at around 7:05 am, an undercover police officer bought a packet of drugs that weighs about 100g for ₱260,000 from the suspect.
After the getting busted, police conducted a body search on the suspect, and found 900g more.
One kilogram of drugs was seized in total, with an estimated worth ₱6,800,000.
The suspect is currently under the custody of Naga City Police Station 1, and will be facing violation against RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2000.
Written By Dana Ebreo, DZRH News Online Intern