Iloilo city: A former barangay tanod (village watchman) and his wife were arrested by authorities during a drug bust operation in Barangay San Juan, Molo District on Wednesday afternoon. The suspects, identified as alias Alter, 53, and alias Maria, 52, have been labeled as high-value targets and are residents of the barangay.
According to Philippines News Agency, the operation was led by the Iloilo City Police Station 4, which seized approximately 150 grams of suspected shabu. The confiscated drugs carry an estimated street value of PHP1.02 million. Iloilo City Police Director Col. Wilbert Parilla commented on the arrest, stating that the incident highlights a significant lapse in family and community responsibility.
San Juan Punong Barangay Jose Martin Maloto revealed in a media interview that the suspect had requested to resign from his position as barangay tanod on April 25. While the suspect was not listed among the barangay's drug personalities, he had a previous stabbing case in 2018, which was dismissed.
The suspects are currently facing charges for violating Republic Act 9165, known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
