Drug Peddler, User fall to Task Force 24
An alleged illegal drug peddler fell in the hands of Task Force 24 yesterday at Upper Luke Wright, Dumaguete City.
The arrested individual was identified as Jovito Abestano, 36 years old and is residing at Lower Luke Wright, Dumaguete City.
The suspect was arrested while the members of Task Force 24 were doing surveillance in the area and a sachet placed inside a small chewing gum plastic that is suspected to contain shabu, a blade and a needle were confiscated from him.
The arresting officers were Senior Agent Miguel Dungog, Nick Tagle and Marlon Manzares.
In another operation done by Task Force 24 yesterday, a 25-year old man suspected as illegal drug user was arrested when he was caught in the act of purchasing “shabu” at Barangay Looc, Dumaguete City.
Arrested was Macky Alonte, single of Poblacion, Sibulan town.
Confiscated on his possession were two sachets of suspected drugs.
The arrest was witnessed by DOJ Representative Ramonito Astillero, Barangay Kagawad George Balongag, Mediaman Neil Rio and the arresting officers were Marlon Manzares, SPO1 Boy Sanchez, PO2 Glenn Corsame and Team Leader Senior Agent Miguel Dungog.