Police have arrested one of their own for alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de Oro on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

The suspect was identified as Corporal Dave Deljun Nieves, 32, assigned at Police Station 9. His companion, Jasper Blaise Lanuza, who is a barangay employee, was also arrested.

Operatives seized from the suspects sachets of suspected shabu and marijuana worth nearly P14,000, drug paraphernalia, and personal belongings.

The suspects are now detained and will face drug charges.

"I was moved in this recent accomplishment report involving COCPO personnel as part of our intensified efforts to clear COCPO personnel from any engagement to illegal drug related activities, and as we continue the conduct of random drug testing. I warned every personnel who are caught in engaging such illegal drug activities and who violates the law, will surely face charges accordingly,” Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) Director, Colonel Salvador Radam, said.