BACOLOD City – Three men were arrested in a drug sting operation in Barangay 6, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.
Police identified the suspects as 26-year-old Renato Destura, 20-year-old Junrey Pat and a 17-year-old minor.
Seven sachets of suspected shabu valued at around P12,000 were recovered from them around 6:20 p.m. on Monday , police said.
Aside from the suspected illegal drugs, three cellphones and other drug paraphernalia were also seized.
The suspects were detained in the lockup cell of the San Carlos City police station.
They were facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002./PN