Cop shot dead in drug operation

ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – A police officer was killed in an anti-drug operation here at dawn Monday.

Police Officer 3 Angelo Cortez was declared dead on arrival at the Western Pangasinan District Hospital from a gunshot to the chest, according to case officer Police Officer 3 Gerald Mamanta.

Reports said Cortez and Police Officer 3 Eric Calpito were out to arrest a suspected drug trafficker identified as Elenger Camba, 39, when the suspect pulled out a gun and shot them.

Camba was reportedly included in the city police’s watch list of drug suspects. – Eva Visperas