Manila, Dec. 30 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) reported on Tuesday the arrest of a high-value individual and confiscation of PHP1.7 million worth of illegal drugs in a buy-bust operation in Camarines Sur.

PRO-5 acting Regional Director Brig. Gen. Erosito Miranda said the operation was carried out on Monday at Zone 3, Barangay San Juan, Baao, Camarines Sur and resulted in the arrest of alias Jay, 35.

Authorities recovered 250 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated standard drug price of PHP1.7 million.

The buy-bust operation was conducted by the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 5 (RPDEU 5), with the support of Baao Municipal Police Station and the Provincial Intelligence Unit/Provincial Police Drug Enforcement ...