OFW arrested in Baclayon drug bust

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OFW arrested in Baclayon drug bust

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An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was scheduled to return to his work in Dubai was arrested for alleged sale of illegal drugs in Baclayon town on Wednesday afternoon.

In a report, police said they apprehended Michael Palasol, 31, a married resident of Barangay Montaña, Baclayon during a buy-bust operation in the said village.

Operatives of the Baclayon Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) arrested Palasol after he allegedly sold shabu worth P500 to a police poseur-buyer.

The arresting officers then allegedly found in his possession another pack of suspected shabu which weighed a gram and was estimated to be worth P6,800.

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Police noted that Palasol who was a jet ski mechanic in Dubai is included in the police’s drug watchlist.

He was detained at the Baclayon Police Station lock-up facility pending the filing of illegal drug charges against him. (wm)

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