Porac, Pampanga – About 1.25 kilos of shabu with an estimated street value of P7.1 million was confiscated from a suspected illegal drug trafficker believed to be operating in Pampanga and in nearby areas in Central Luzon Thursday evening.
Police Col. Andres Simbajon Jr., acting director of the Pampanga Provincial Police Office, identified the suspect as Khalid Montealbo Monte, 29, of Bgy. Sta. Teresita, Angeles City.
The suspect did not resist arrest during the buy bust operation at Barangay Sta. Cruz.
The suspect was placed under surveillance by the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit following reports of his alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade in the province.
Police Maj. Louie Gonzaga, chief of the PDEU, said the suspect negotiated the sale of 1.5 kilograms of shabu.