Ex-cop dead in drug bust

Christopher A. Reyna aka "Loloy" former PNP member was neutralized in a buy-bust operation which resulted in a shootout conducted by Intelligence personnel of Surigao City Police Station led by PSINSP Joel D. Cabanes on August 27 at Brgy. Taft, Surigao City.

Reyna noticed the presence of the operatives and quickly drew his firearm and fired upon the police which prompted the shootout and resulted to his death.

The operatives recovered suspected "shabu" weighing 8.3 with Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) value of P97, 940.00, caliber .38 revolver loaded with 1 fired and 4 live ammunition and other drug and non-drug paraphernalia.

Crime scene processing was conducted by SOCO SDN while an autopsy was also requested to the PNP Crime Lab.

Chief Supt Felix lauded the strong partnership of the police and the community in suppressing the drug menace in Caraga region.