ARRESTED. Suspect “Ramil” (left) is arrested during a buy-bust in Arayat, Pampanga on Saturday (April 5, 2025). The Police Regional Office-3 said the successful operation was part of its intensified campaign for a drug-free Central Luzon. (Photo courtesy of Pampanga Police Office)

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – The Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) arrested a high-value drug suspect and seized PHP6.8 million worth of suspected shabu in Pampanga, according to a news release Sunday.

The PRO-3 report said suspect “Ramil,” 48, was arrested Saturday in Barangay Mapalad, Arayat during a buy-bust conducted by the Arayat Municipal Police Station and Pampanga Police Provincial Office’s intelligence unit.

Aside from one kilogram of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP6.8 million, the suspect also yielded PHP5,000 marked money.

PRO-3 chief Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said investigations are underway to determine the suspect’s possible involvement in bigger drug syndicates operating in Central Luzon. (Jason De Asis/PNA)