Cousins nabbed in drug bust

By Felipe V. Celino

 

ROXAS CITY, Capiz— Two cousins were arrested in a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Poblacion, Tapaz, Capiz.

Police identified the suspects as Jerson Estim, 31, and Jay-ar Estim, 25, both residents of Barangay Daan Banwa also in Tapaz town.

Recovered from the suspects were six plastic sachets of suspected shabu; P1,000 marked money; a cellphone, a motorcycle and a wallet.

Police said Jerson Estim is a drug surrenderer while Jay-ar is a newly identified drug personality.

The two are detained at the lock up cells of Tapaz Municipal Police Station. Charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 will be filed against them.