The construction worker arrested for alleged drug possession in Bacolod City last week confirmed that drug charges were filed against him by the police yesterday.

Edmund Pajilla, who is from Purok Kabalagnan, Brgy. Tangub, Bacolod, was nabbed by Bacolod City Police Office Intelligence and Investigation Branch members led by SPO2 Jose Mulleta for alleged possession of two sticks of marijuana cigarettes.

When he was apprehended at the Calvary Temple at the corner of San Sebastian-Locsin streets, Bacolod, at about 11:45 a.m. on March 20, he claimed that the illegal substance seized from him were “planted.”

Pajilla also said that he went with the officers when they said he had a pending arrest warrant for theft. He claimed, however, that the officers did not show him any warrant during and after his arrest.

BCPO director, Senior Supt. Ronilo Quebrar, meanwhile, said that Pajilla may be just trying to get back at the officers as claims of planted evidence are the usual reasons of arrested suspects.*PP

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