5 drug dealers apprehended, 4M-worth of drugs recovered

By Jong Cadion

ZAMBOANGA CITY (December 4, 2017) - Operating elements from the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) , Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 9 and 10 in coordination with Joint Task Force Zamboanga (JTFZ) apprehended drug dealers and recovered 4M-worth of Shabu at La Casa Maria Parking Lot, Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City on Saturday (Dec 2, 2017).

Information officer Rear Admiral Rene V. Medina AFP, Commander, Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) disclosed that the successful conduct of drug buy bust operation was due to the strong information gathering and intelligence operations of the Navy, JTF Zamboanga and other government agencies. The apprehended five drug dealers and spotters were identified as Ryan Rajan Quijano, Sahari Addalani Sabturani, Gasi Hadjirul Waliyul, Kizzle Rajan Tungupon and Albajir Sanny.  Sahari Addalani is a member of Kubal Drug Group and under the target list of PDEA R10.

One Ford Ranger vehicle and one Rusi single motorcycle and 20 sachets of 50 grams white crystalline substance believed to be shabu were recovered during the buy bust operation. The drugs recovered has an estimated value of P4,000,000 and buy bust money amounting to P1,500,000.

RADM Medina also said that the arrested suspects will face appropriate charges in violation of Section 26 in rel.to Sec. 5 Article II of RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The intensive intelligence and information-gathering operations of the operating troops of the Navy in the Western Mindanao region has led to the successful apprehension of criminals and members of terrorist groups, as well as the rescue of Filipino and foreign kidnap victims from the hands of ASG/KFRG. Rest assured that the Navy will continue to promote a peaceful, developed and secured region for the people of the Western Mindanao.