ABS­-CBN Cameraman arrested in Quezon City drug buy ­bust

Cameraman Anthony Martin arrested in Quezon City.

Anthony Martin (left) was arrested in a drug buy-bust on Friday.  Photo by Aaron Lozada, ABS-CBN News

The police got shabu, paraphernalia, and marked money used in the transaction.

Based on Martin statement, he denied his involvement in drugs. He said a friend known "Buddy" favored him to deliver the package.

"May pinadala lang sa aking 'yung pinanggalingan ko, sir... Buddy ang pangalan... Magbabayad lang sa akin sir, kasi nangungutang ako sa kanya," Martin stated. 

 "Ihahatid ko lang po, isang give, tapos alis na po," he added

 Meanwhile, the management of ABS­-CBN gave their statement.

“ABS­CBN has a drug­free workplace policy and does not tolerate the use and distribution of illegal drugs by any of its employees. We will ensure that any of our employees proven to be engaging in illegal drugs will be subject to company policy. We are cooperating with the authorities on this matter.

Source: ABS-CBN