PANGALAO, Bohol – Authorities seized more than P20 million worth of suspected shabu and a firearm during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Poblacion, Panglao, on Feb. 23, 2025.
The operation, led by the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), resulted in the arrest of Clifford Autida, 34, of Barangay Dampas, Tagbilaran City.
Autida had been under surveillance for three weeks before the sting operation was conducted.
According to police, Autida was apprehended after selling illegal drugs to an undercover operative. Seized from his possession were three kilograms of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of P20.4 million, along with a .45 caliber pistol.
Authorities said charges for violations of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, as well as illegal possession of a firearm, are being prepared against the suspect.
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