KALIBO, Aklan – Like many goods, illegal drug methamphetamine or ‘shabu’ are available online.
Drug vendors have evolved and are reportedly operating on online platforms to sell illicit drugs during the pandemic.
On February 17, 2022, a 19-year old student admitted the sachets of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Ibajay, Aklan was sold online.
The suspect identified as John Noel “JN” Antonio allegedly sold four heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets of shabu for P9,000 buy-bust money to an undercover cop at around 6:11 p.m.
The sting operation was conducted in Sitio Agutay, Barangay Aquino by combined elements of Aklan Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
The buy-bust team also recovered from the suspect was an empty cigarette pack and P300 cash.
Antonio, native of Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City and staying in Barangay Alimbo Baybay in Nabas, Aklan, was monitored by authorities engaging in illegal drug transactions.
Aklan PDEU chief Lt. Col. Frenzy Andrade said the suspect would get his supply of illegal drugs from a source in Caloocan via online shopping sites.
“Nagtitinda siya ng shabu at marijuana sa kanilang lugar. Kinukuha niya ang supply sa courier service,” Andrade added.
The suspect will be facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002./PN
