15/10/2025
BARANGAY OFFICIAL ARRESTED IN BADIANGAN FOR ILLEGAL DRUG POSSESSION
Santa Barbara, Iloilo -- A barangay kagawad was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Badiangan, Iloilo, on October 10, 2025, alias "Ladog," 25, was caught with 16 grams of suspected shabu.
The operation was conducted by Station Drug Enforcement Team of Badiangan Municipal Police Station led by Police Captain Jorge L. Lenantud, Chief of Police, at 6:30 AM in Brgy. Indorohan, Badiangan, Iloilo.
The suspect sold one heat-sealed plastic sachet of suspected shabu to a police poseur buyer and was caught with five more sachets, and buy-bust money in his possession.
The operation stemmed from information provided by a concerned citizen regarding the suspect's illegal drug activities. After over two months of monitoring, operatives confirmed "Ladog's" involvement in illegal drugs, sourcing his supply from Iloilo City and distributing it in Badiangan municipality.
The suspect is currently in the custody of the Badiangan MPS and will be facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Police Colonel Bayani M. Razalan, Provincial Director of IPPO, commended the Badiangan MPS for their hard work and dedication in neutralizing a target. He also expressed gratitude to the Ilonggo community for their continued trust and cooperation.
โAng madinalag-on nga operasyon naton ang nagapakita sang mabaskog nga pagsalig kag kooperasyon sang aton mga kasimanwa. Dako gid ini nga bagay nga agud punggan ang pagduging sang ilegal nga droga sa aton probinsya. Gani, ginahingyo ko gid ang padayon nga pagbantay kag pagreport sang mga indibidwal nga imbolbado sa ilegal nga droga, kay ini ang kasiguruhan para sa malinong kag mainuswagon nga probinsya,โ Police Colonel Razalan stressed.
The IPPO, under the leadership of Police Colonel Razalan, continues its relentless campaign against illegal drugs, reaffirming its commitment to ensure peace, order, and the safety of every Ilonggo.
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