3 HVTs nabbed in Baler drug den
BALER, Aurora – Three “high-value targets” (HVTs) were arrested on Thursday inside a suspected drug den in Barangay Suklayin this province.
The arrest resulted in the confiscation of 15 grams of shabu amounting to P102,000 and assorted drug paraphernalia.
Authorities identified the suspects as Rheynar Pantalunan, 40; Mikaela Maniaol, 37; and Erik Dela Torre, 37, all residents of Purok 3, Bgy. Suklayin in Baler.
“Arrested suspects were under the PDEA’s radar since December last year. They did not resist arrest when collared by authorities,” said the operating teams.
The anti-drug operation was jointly conducted by the PDEA Aurora Provincial Office, Aurora PNP units, and the Philippine Air Force.
The three suspects were charged with violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
