Anti-illegal drug operatives in Dumaguete City seized suspected shabu worth almost P2.9 million during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Cangmating, Sibulan, Negros Oriental close to midnight on Friday, July 19.

The suspected shabu weighed about 422.6 grams with an estimated street value of P2.87 million, Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, said on Saturday, July 20.

The suspect, identified only as “Ren-ren,” 35, of Barangay Batinguel, of Dumaguete, was arrested after allegedly selling the illegal drug to an undercover police operative.

“Ren-ren is on the police’s list of suspected drug personalities and is tagged as a high-value individual,” Polinar said.

Proper charges were readied against the suspect who was detained at the Sibulan Police Station. (PNA)