5 killed in anti-drug operation in Manila

5 drug suspects are dead in a buy-bust operation conducted by Manila Police District (MPD) on Thursday morning.

The operation was held in a squatters’ colony in Port Area, Manila by agents of the MPD Anti-Illegal Drugs Unit.

Police have also nabbed at least 78 drug suspects.

Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) are now in the area conducting an investigation.