By Bohol Island News Staff | 01:20 AM September 11, 2019
Police arrested a suspected drug pusher in a buy-bust operation on Tuesday evening.
The suspect was identified as Alger Baa, 37, jobless, and a resident of Purok 7, J. A. Clarin Street in Barangay Dampas.
He was arrested at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10 at Purok 6, J.A. Clarin Street, Barangay Dampas in Tagbilaran City.
Recovered from Baa during the operation were 10 small sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated value of P54,400; P500 marked money and assorted drug paraphernalia.
Police said Baa was released through plea bargaining agreement.
The suspect was detained at the Tagbilaran City Police Station detention facility.
He is now awaiting charges for violations of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.