MAGALANG, Pampanga — Some P1.5 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” was seized by police operatives here during a sting operation at Barangay Dolores on Wednesday.
Police Lt. Colonel Michael John Riego, Magalang police chief, said the item was left behind by suspected big time illegal drugs trafficker identified as July Baluyut, 32, resident of Bgy. Duquit, Mabalacat City.
Riego said Baluyut was the subject of a buy-bust operation but the target hurriedly fled sensing the presence of lawmen. The suspect threw away the stuff leaving behind the “hot” item scattered on the ground.
Hot pursuit ensued in the process, leading to Baluyut’s arrest but only after a long chase, said Riego.
Baluyut is included in the list of illegal drugs personalities operating in Magalang town and Mabalacat City and other areas in the province first district.
Riego said the suspect was spotted by residents in the community who reported to the police the presence of suspicious-looking person in front of Bgy Hall of said village.
The suspect was taken to Magalang police station for further investigation as violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act is being readied against him.