BACOLOD City – A high-value drug suspect was arrested by the police at around 4:40 p.m. Monday in Villa Victoria, Barangay 13, Victorias City, Negros Occidental.
Chief Inspector Eduardo Corpuz, Victorias City police head, identified the suspect as Reynaldo Talde Opelario, 45, of Barangay 13 of the same city.
Seized from the suspect were three sachets of suspected shabu, drug paraphernalia and P220 cash believed proceeds from illegal drug sale.
The seized items had a market value of P5,000.
The suspect was detained at the Victorias City police station.
He faces charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002./PN