A 31-year-old unemployed man, Renan Talledo Pardo, was apprehended in a buy-bust operation in Cebu City, yielding suspected shabu worth P6,949,000. The suspect reportedly had the ability to dispose of up to 2 kilograms of illegal substance each month. The seized evidence was sent for examination. Dario V. Gil reported
31-Year-Old Unemployed Man Arrested with Suspected Shabu Worth P6.9 Million
In the early hours of Monday, November 13, 2023, a successful buy-bust operation was carried out in Sitio Paglaum, Barangay Bulacao, Cebu City, resulting in the arrest of a 31-year-old jobless man. The suspect, identified as Renan Talledo Pardo, was found in possession of a staggering 1,220 grams of suspected shabu, which is estimated to be worth P6,949,000.
Renan Talledo Pardo, who resides in Lower San Roque within the same barangay, was apprehended by the City Intelligence Unit of the Cebu City Police Office, led by Police Major Jonathan Beethoven Taneo from the Mambaling Police Station. This successful anti-illegal drug operation is a testament to the relentless efforts of the police force in combating drug-related crimes in the city.
Investigations have revealed that the arrested suspect has been involved in the illicit drug trade for quite some time. It is believed that he had the capacity to dispose of up to 2 kilograms of illegal substances on a monthly basis, highlighting the substantial scale of his illegal activities.
Following the arrest, the seized evidence, consisting of the suspected shabu, was promptly submitted to the Cebu City Forensic Unit Office for careful examination. This crucial step ensures that the evidence is properly documented and analyzed, further strengthening the case against the suspect.
The successful arrest of Renan Talledo Pardo and the confiscation of a significant amount of suspected shabu underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies in Cebu City to rid the community of illegal drugs. This operation serves as a stern warning to those involved in drug trafficking that their illicit activities will not go unnoticed or unpunished.
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