Musician nabbed over illegal drugs in Cagayan

TUGUEGARAO CITY -- A musician was caught by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency selling illegal drugs during a recent sting operation in Cagayan province.

Marlon Desi Israel, a 36-year old musician who allegedly sells shabu on the side, of Barangay Cagay, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, is included in the list of PDEA Regional Order of Battle, PDEA director general Jose Gutierrez Jr. said.

Reports said Israel was arrested around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday after selling illegal drugs to a PDEA undercover agent here in Barangay Tanza.

After the suspect received the P2,000 marked bills in exchange for one plastic sachet of shabu, elements of PDEA Regional Office 2 immediately swooped down on him.

Operatives also recovered from his possession a cellular phone which he used in his illegal drug transactions.

Israel will face charges for violation of Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs), Article II of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.