OPOL, Misamis Oriental (PIA)--One drug personality was arrested during a buy-bust operation that led to the seizure of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as Shabu, at Malingin, Igpit, here, January 31.

The police identified the suspect as Ryan Cordova, 40 years old, married, and a resident of Zone 4.

During the operation, 10 pieces of a small heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing a white crystalline substance thought to be Shabu with an estimated weight of 0.8088 grams and a standard drug price (SDP) of P5,500 and P500 in cash as buy-bust money were seized.

The suspect is now being held at the Opol Municipal Police Station (MPS) for booking and proper disposition. Confiscated items were brought to Regional Field Unit (RFU)-10 for qualitative and quantitative examination.

Gonzalo Villamor Jr., Provincial Director of the Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office (MORPPO), commended the operating personnel for a job well done and encouraged MORPPO personnel to continue their unwavering efforts to eradicate all forms of illegal drugs within the province.(MORPPO/PIA-10/ Misamis Oriental)