CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) filed criminal charges Thursday against a 'top priority drug personality' after her arrest in Camiguin province for possession of PHP1.5 million worth of "shabu" or methamphetamine hydrochloride.In a statement, PDEA Northern Mindanao (PDEA-10) identified the suspect as Ruby Gerona, 40, who faces charges for violating Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.'Despite Camiguin being recognized as a drug-cleared province, this operation highlights the ongoing risk of illegal drugs entering the area,' the PDEA-10 said in a statement.The operation, which took place Wednesday night, was coordinated with PDEA-Caraga, as Gerona is a resident of Buenavista, Agusan del Norte province. Camiguin PDEA agents assisted in the joint operation.Authorities seized over 225 grams of shabu during the sting operation.Source: Philippines News agency
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