By Joland Jose Abraham, Intern
The Negros Occidental Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested a suspected drug personality Saturday afternoon at Purok Lampirong in Barangay 2, Bacolod City.
Police identified the suspect as 46-years-old Eduardo Derla, Sr., a resident of the said barangay.
PDEA-Negros Occidental lead agent Grace Cruz said Derla has an existing record with the agency, pointing out he was previously arrested in 2012 on illegal drugs charges.
However, the charges were later dismissed and Derla returned to selling illegal drugs.
Police recovered one sachet of suspected shabu, valued at P10,000; along with Derla’s motorcycle, which was allegedly used for drug transactions.
Cruz added, Derla is a member of a local drug group operating in Negros Occidental, which she refused to name.
Derla is detained at Police Station 3 and is facing illegal drugs charges./DGB, WDJ