ILOILO City – Two suspected members of the Prevendido drug group were arrested in a sting operation in Barangay Hibao-an, Pavia, Iloilo.
Police identified them as Nicole Obregon, 27, and Rovel Anigan, 32, both residents of the village.
Prior to their arrest, the suspects allegedly sold suspected shabu to an undercover officer for P15,000.
Four more sachets of suspected illegal drugs valued at around P100,000 were seized during their arrest on Tuesday.
City Drug Enforcement Unit chief Lieutenant Rene Matulac confirmed the suspects’ involvement to the illegal drug trade.
“The suspects’ areas of operation include barangays Desamparados in Jaro district and Bakhaw in Mandurriao district,” said Matulac.
Detained in the lockup cell of the Pavia police station, the suspects face charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002./PN
