CLARIN, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL — A barangay kagawad was arrested in a successful dawn drug buy-bust operation in Purok 5, Barangay Guba on December 2, 2025, in a joint operation led by the Clarin Municipal Police Station and the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit–Misamis Occidental Police Provincial Office (PDEU-MOCPPO).
The suspect, identified only by the alias “Elias”, married and of legal age, was caught after an undercover police officer was able to purchase suspected shabu worth ₱500. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Clarin Police Chief PMaj. Alawi Balt Musaharuon.
During the body search, operatives recovered eight (8) additional sachets of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, bringing the total estimated value of the seized illegal drugs to ₱13,600.
Police officers ensured the arrest followed proper legal procedures. The barangay official is now facing two criminal charges: selling illegal drugs and possession of illegal drugs.
Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying anti-drug operations, stressing that holding public officials accountable is vital in ensuring communities remain safe and drug-free.