MANILA, Philippines — Authorities have seized about 250 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of P1.7 million in a buy-bust operation in Taguig City.
The operation, conducted at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, involved the Southern Police District’s District Drug Enforcement Unit and District Intelligence Division, in coordination with Taguig City Police Station Sub-station 2.
Three high-value suspects were arrested and identified as alias “J,” 43; alias “Gani,” 34; and alias “Hadsma,” 33.
Recovered items from the suspects included a sling bag and a cellular phone.
BGen. Randy Ygay Arceo, acting Southern Police District (SPD) director, said: “This operation highlights the effectiveness of inter-unit cooperation, and our resolve to dismantle drug networks and bring these criminals to justice. We will continue our relentless pursuit of those who endanger our communities.”
P1.7-M shabu seized in Taguig buy-bust
The seized drugs were valued using Dangerous Drugs Board estimates, police said. The SPD added that the bust was part of ongoing intensified operations against high-value individuals in Metro Manila.
P1.7-M shabu seized in Taguig buy-bust, This news data comes from:http://iey-anmb-kgvs-xcd.xs888999.com
The suspects are now in custody and face charges under Sections 11 and 26 in relation to Section 5 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165).
- India will not 'bow down,' trade minister says after US tariffs
- Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks
- 2028 polls overseas voter registration opens in Dec
- Hope dwindles for survivors days after deadly Afghan quake
- Marcos confers diplomatic merit award on two ambassadors
- UK refuses to invite Israeli government officials to London arms fair over the war in Gaza
- Marcos to mark ‘Thrilla In Manila’ 50th anniversary
- DPWH to revisit budget, to complete revisions within 2 weeks
- DILG to roll out nationwide unified 911 hotline on Sept. 11
- Taiwan: China illegally deploying oil rigs in our waters
