LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 23 -- Operatives of the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) arrested a high-value individual and seized PHP1.3 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Concepcion Pequena, Naga City on Friday.

In a report, PRO5 spokesperson Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib said the suspect, identified as "Jo", 41, and a resident of Barangay Salugan, Camalig, Albay province, was arrested after selling 200 grams of shabu to a police undercover agent.

Calubaquib said the suspect was intercepted by different units of the Naga City Police Office in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Bicol.

"The suspect was informed of his constitutional rights and will face charges of violating Republic Act 9165, ...