Anti-drug agents of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) arrested two individuals and seized 3.5 kilograms of suspected shabu worth P23.8 million in separate buy-bust operations yesterday.

At 2:15 a.m., alias “Jom”or “Drake” was apprehended by the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) after selling P8,000 in shabu to a poseur-buyer at a residence in Country Homes Subdivision, Barangay Estefania.

The suspect yielded about 2.5 kilos of suspected shabu worth P17 million, according to the police report.

In a radio interview, BCPO Director Colonel Joeresty Coronica said the suspect, 37 years old, was under monitoring for about two months since he moved to Bacolod until the CDEU successfully carried out the buy-bust.

Another operation was conducted at 3:52 a.m. in Purok Lampirong, Barangay 2 that led to the arrest of alias “Robert,” and the recovery of a kilo of suspected shabu valued at P6.8 million.

The suspect transacted with an undercover police agent, who offered to buy P80,000 worth of suspected shabu, the police report said.

Each gram has a standard drug price of P6,800.

Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act are being readied against the suspects.

“The BCPO remains relentless in its war against illegal drugs. These operations demonstrate our strong resolve to keep Bacolod safe and peaceful to live,” Coronica said in a statement. (PNA)