1 dead in V’zuela buy-bust

An alleged drug personality was killed while another was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Sitio Kabatuhan, Gen. T. de Leon, Valenzuela City yesterday.

Police identified the slain suspect as Roger Penelleri, alias "Mayor." Arrested was Anthony Carval, 33, barker, and resident of the area.

Elements of the Valenzuela police Station Drug Enforcement Unit conducted the sting at about 2:30 a.m.

Investigation showed that a poseur buyer bought a sachet of suspected shabu worth ₱300 from Penelleri.

When the policeman signaled to back-up operatives, Penelleri suddenly drew his firearm and fired at the police.

Police retaliated and hit the suspect on different parts of his body.