09/10/2026
GERONA MPS SEIZES SUSPECTED SHABU WORTH PHP 10,200 IN BUY-BUST OPERATION
GERONA, TARLAC β On October 8, 2026, at about 5:00 PM, personnel of the Gerona Municipal Police Station conducted an anti-illegal drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Magaspac, Gerona, Tarlac, resulting in the arrest of a 44-year-old male suspect for alleged violations of Sections 5 and 11 of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The operation resulted in the confiscation of approximately 1.5 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of Php 10,200.00, along with the recovery of the buy-bust money.
The inventory and marking of the seized items were conducted at the place of the transaction in the presence of the arrested individual and witnesses, in accordance with established procedures. The suspect was informed of his constitutional rights and brought to Gerona MPS for documentation and proper disposition.
The confiscated substances will undergo laboratory examination, while the corresponding cases are being prepared for filing before the appropriate court.