CEBU, PHILIPPINES — On Sunday evening, February 25, 2024, the buy-bust operation targeted a well-known drug dealer who was conducting business near a holy Sikh temple in Cebu.
The person who was arrested in this huge bust has been identified as Ciano Entoma Villanueva, a well-known figure for his significant involvement in the illegal drug trade.
This bust represents the capture of Villanueva. It was reported that he regularly distributed over one kilogram of shabu, overflowing the streets with the drug.
The criminal controlled every area of the nation’s capital, using incredible accuracy to carry out his illegal operations.
A sizable quantity of what is thought to be shabu, with an estimated street value of about 11 million Philippine Pesos, was found during the operation.
Villanueva was apprehended during a carefully organized and carried out buy-bust operation at the Sikh Temple, located beside the famous V. Rama Avenue.
He was taken into custody by the police for possessing a large quantity of shabu—1,600 grams—as well as various drug-related accessories due to their prompt response. This demonstrated Villanueva’s continued involvement in the illegal drug trade even further.
Before his arrest, the criminal was closely monitored by the Drug Enforcement Unit of the Regional Police. His illegal activities had been discovered by their thorough intelligence operations, which resulted in his arrest.
Due to claims that have surfaced, Villanueva has been further linked to the extensive drug trafficking network. These allegations indicate that he had secret contacts while staying in a penal facility.
Following the successful conclusion of this operation, Villanueva is currently being accused of numerous drug-related felonies. In the continuous war against illegal drugs, this announcement marks a significant victory.
The fact that this operation was successful shows how committed law enforcement agencies have been to protecting our communities against the threats posed by drug-related crimes.
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