2 druggies slain in shootout with cops

BAGABAG, Nueva Vizcaya -- Two drug suspects were killed in an alleged shootout with police officers in this province Tuesday.

Joel Sabiano, a resident  of Barangay  Domang, Dupax del Sur, and Jun Batara of Malasin, Dupax del Norte drew their guns when they sensed they had transacted with undercover agents at around 2:45  p.m. in Pogonsino, Bagabag town police said.

Four sachets of shabu, P13,000 in marked money, two caliber .45 pistols and various types of ammunition were reportedly recovered from the fatalities.

Chief Supt. Ariel Quilang, Cagayan Valley police operations chief, said they are tracking the owner of the motorcycle used by the suspects, which is believed stolen. Police said the slain suspects were also members of a gunrunning gang.