In a significant blow to the illegal drug trade, the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) successfully apprehended two suspected drug personalities during a meticulously planned buy-bust operation in Barangay Balabago, Jaro district.
The operation, conducted on Tuesday evening, resulted in the arrest of John Mark Deita, 27, and Rollyn Rose Escorial, 25, both residents of the said barangay. The suspects are now facing serious charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Seized Evidence Points to Drug Trade
Police operatives recovered substantial evidence from the suspects, including:
- Four sachets containing suspected shabu (methamphetamine)
- Drug paraphernalia
- The marked money used in the undercover transaction
- Various non-drug items
The seizure confirms the ongoing drug trade activities in the area and represents another victory for law enforcement's relentless campaign against illegal substances.
Intensified Anti-Drug Campaign
This latest operation underscores ICPO's strengthened commitment to eradicating the drug menace in Iloilo City. Police authorities have emphasized that such operations will continue unabated as part of their comprehensive strategy to maintain peace and order.
"This successful operation demonstrates our unwavering determination to combat the drug problem in our city," stated a police representative. "We will continue to pursue all individuals involved in the illegal drug trade to protect our communities."
The suspects are currently detained at the Jaro Police Station while awaiting the filing of formal charges. The recovered evidence has been submitted to the crime laboratory for thorough examination and analysis.
