Santos Zayas

DAVAO - A suspected drug pusher who admitted to using illegal drugs was nabbed Sunday night in a buy-bust operation at Poblacion District, Davao City.

Santos Zayas, 38, was apprehended by police after dealing with a poseur buyer at Padre Gomez Street, Poblacion District.

Two sachets of suspected "shabu" worth around P1,000 were seized from his possession.

Zayas admitted that he is using illegal drugs but denied selling narcotics.

The suspect will face criminal charges in violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.