By Tara Yap
Two suspected drug personalities were killed after reportedly firing at police officers during an anti-drug operation in Zarraga, Iloilo over the weekend.
Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6) spokesperson, Police Superintendent Gilbert Gorero, said the suspects were identified as Charles Lubao and Billy Juanico, both from Capiz.
According to the Iloilo Provincial Police Office (IPPO) Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU), led by Police Senior Inspector Jason Pancha, Lubao and Juanico resisted arrest during a buy-bust operation in the town’s Poblacion Village.
Police officers returned fire, hitting Lubao in his upper right chest, stomach, and back; and Juanico in his head.
Both suspects are wanted for wounding a cop in Capiz after another operation earlier this month. Following the incident, both suspects managed to escape and fled to neighboring Iloilo province./WDJ