Oplan Pokemon nets 106; P375k worth of shabu seized

By: Fe Marie Dumaboc March 15,2017 - 07:29 PM

At least 106 persons were rounded up by Cebu City police during their Oplan Pokemon operation on Wednesday afternoon. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)

At least 106 persons were rounded up by Cebu City police during their Oplan Pokemon operation on Wednesday afternoon. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)

A total of 106 persons were rounded up by Cebu City policemen during a “one-time-big-time” operation dubbed as “Oplan Pokemon” on Wednesday afternoon.

Of the number, 53 are allegedly involved in illegal drugs, said Supt. Ryan Devaras, head of the Investigation, Detective, and Management Branch of the Cebu City Police Office.

The rest were allegedly involved in rape and illegal gambling.

Police seized a total of 51.41 grams of shabu valued at P375,124.

The operation was participated by the anti-drug enforcement units of all 11 police stations in Cebu City.

Among those arrested was Paul Vincent Cosep, a mini bus conductor, for possession on two small packs of shabu.

The 25-year-old mini bus conductor admitted using shabu to keep him awake during travel.

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