Two cops, civilian nabbed over sale of suspected shabu

By Ronron
July 24, 2007

Two members of the Quezon City police and a civilian were apprehended on Monday morning for selling the illegal drugs methamphetamine hydrochloride, popularly known as shabu, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported Tuesday.

The two cops were identified as PO3 Manny Panlilio and PO2 Elcano Labra of the Quezon City Police Station 3, while the civilian was identified as Gilbert Abero.

PDEA Information Officer Derrick Arnold Carreon said the three were apprehended in a buy-bust operation past 11 am the other day along Road 20 in Project 8, Quezon City.

“The lawmen were caught red-handed while conspiring and aiding Abero to sell approximately 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu,” Carreon said.

Carreon said the deal was worth P40,000.00.

Carreon said charges for violating Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs), in relation to Section 26 (Attempt or Conspiracy to Sell), under Article II of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act) are being prepared against the three.

Panlilio and Labra will also face administrative charges in relation to the incident.

“The PDEA proves once again that no one is above the law,” Carreon said./DMS