A man tagged as a high-value target in the government’s anti-drug drive was arrested in Tagbilaran City on Tuesday night.
A composite team of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) collared Jacye Ecabas, 32, after he was allegedly caught red-handed selling shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Cogon.
In a report, authorities said they seized 14 packets of suspected shabu from Ecabas following his arrest.
The seized drugs weighed 15 grams and were estimated to be worth P102,000.
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Ecabas has been placed under police custody pending the filing of criminal complaints against him.
He will be facing charges for sale and possession of illegal drugs. (wm)