By Perla Lena

BUY-BUST. Iloilo City Police Office operatives seize close to PHP7.5 million shabu in an operation at Barangay Calumpang in Molo district on Tuesday (March 4, 2025). The operation also nabbed two suspects, including the top drug personality in Western Visayas. (Photo courtesy of ICPO) 

ILOILO CITY – A drug bust in Barangay Calumpang, Molo district on Tuesday led to the seizure of PHP7.48 million worth of shabu and the arrest of two high-value suspects, including Western Visayas’ top drug personality.

The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) Drug Enforcement Unit confiscated 39 plastic sachets and four knot-tied packs of suspected shabu.

The suspects were identified as alias “Ariane,” 48, of Barangay Bakhaw, Mandurriao, and listed as top drug personality in the region, and alias “Toto,” 32, from Barangay Dacuton, Capiz.

ICPO Director Col. Kim Legada hailed the operation as a victory in the fight against illegal drugs.

Mayor Jerry Treñas commended the ICPO, affirming Iloilo City’s unwavering stance against illegal drugs and its commitment to protecting the community. (PNA)