By : Dominic G Acapulco
Journalist

Camp Hon Vicente L. Pimentel, Sr., Tandag City – May 1, 2025

In a decisive anti-illegal drug operation, law enforcement authorities successfully arrested newly identified pusher (SLI), through a buy-bust operation in Barangay San Agustin Sur, Tandag City.

At approximately 8:30 PM, personnel from the Tandag City Police Station (CCPS), conducted the operation in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

PCOL HARRY B DOMINGO, Provincial Director, identified the arrested suspect as a.k.a., “Pete”, a 46-year-old, carpenter and resident of Barangay San Agustin Sur.

He was apprehended and duly informed of his rights under the Miranda Doctrine and Anti-Torture Warning.
Confiscated Items:

• Six (6) heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing a white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu, with an estimated weight of 3 grams and an estimated street value of PHP 20,400.00.
• One (1) piece One Thousand Peso bill with serial number PH237720 (buy-bust money).
• One (1) unit Samsung keypad cellular phone.
• One (1) open transparent plastic sachet.
  The search was conducted in an orderly manner in the presence of the Barangay Kagawad of Barangay San Agustin Sur, DOJ representative, and a media representative.

The suspect and confiscated items were brought to Tandag CCPS for proper disposition and further investigation.

“The successful arrest underscores our relentless pursuit against illegal drug trafficking and our unwavering commitment to a drug-free community. This operation demonstrates the importance of intelligence-driven law enforcement efforts and the strong collaboration between the police and PDEA. The SDSPPO will continue to intensify its anti-drug operations and urges the public to remain proactive in reporting drug-related activities. Together, we can break the cycle of illegal drugs and build a safer, healthier province of Surigao del Sur.”,PCOL DOMINGO stated.