ILOILO City – Suspected shabu valued at around P14,400 was recovered from a couple in Barangay Caingin, La Paz district, a police report showed.
The suspected illegal drugs contained in four sachets were seized from 54-year-old Ricardo Prieto and wife Myra, 37, the report added.
The couple – residents of Arevalo district – was caught after they sold suspected shabu to an undercover officer around 9:35 p.m. on July 15.
The Prietos were detained in the lockup cell of the Arevalo police station.
Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed against them./PN
