by Lily Gut February 6, 2023 DASMARIÑAS CITY - According to authorities, three cops and a civilian were arrested recently after allegedly ca...
February 6, 2023
DASMARIÑAS CITY - According to authorities, three cops and a civilian were arrested recently after allegedly capturing more than P1.4 million worth of shabu (crystal meth) in a buy-bust operation in Dasmariñas City.
In a report issued on Thursday, Cavite police chief Col. Christopher Olazo identified the arrested suspects as Corporal Christian Arjul Monteverde, 35; Staff Sergeant Tomas Dela Rea Jr., 34; Patrolman Jeru Set, all of are assigned to the local police station; and Jorilyn Ambrad, 22, a city resident.
Anti-narcotics operatives nabbed the suspects in Barangay Salitran 2 at 11:15 a.m.
Set attempted to flee in a sport utility vehicle but was arrested by police after a hot pursuit that reached Barangay Sta. Cruz.
The suspects were found with 210 grams of meth with a street value of P1,431,600 and ten mobile phones.
Their service firearms were also seized, which included a.45 caliber pistol with four magazines and 34 rounds of ammunition, as well as a 9mm caliber pistol loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition.
The police are currently investigating the source of the suspects' illegal drugs.
Meanwhile, the suspects are being held in jail and will be subjected to a drug test. They will face charges under Republic Act 9165 for illegal drug possession and sale.
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