LEGAZPI CITY, May 19 -- Police arrested a "high-value individual" who yielded PHP6.8 million shabu in a buy-bust at Barangay Sabang in Naga City on Friday morning, a police report said.

Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO-5) spokesperson, identified the suspect as John Joseph Yukim, 34, of Barangay Abella, Naga City.

"The police operation resulted in the seizure of 1.2 kilograms of shabu from the suspect's possession. The 200 grams were the subject of the trade with the police poseur buyer, while the one kilogram was confiscated upon search and body frisk in his possession and control," Calubaquib said.

She said the suspect was considered a high-value individual due to his continuing engagement in the sale of dr...