Ten drug suspects were arrested in separate buy-bust operations by the Manila Police District (MPD), the authorities reported.
The operations took place across various areas in Manila over several days.
In one operation conducted at 1:40 a.m. at the corner of Lubiran and Cordillera Streets in Sta. Mesa, police arrested Virgilio Manguera, Albert Fernandez, and Ronal Monterey. The three were caught in possession of 4.2 grams of shabu.
Earlier, at around 12:01 a.m., MPD Station 2 operatives arrested Jethro Dela Cruz, Ramil Sing, and Chris Triste on Antipolo Street in Tondo. Another operation was conducted on July 8 on the same street, resulting in the arrest of Russel Rama and Angela Aristorenas. Police seized shabu worth P40,800.
Later that day at 5:55 p.m., Jerrel Laborda and Raquel Nuque were caught with P40,000 worth of illegal drugs at the corner of Mel Lopez Boulevard and Capulong Street.
All suspects are now facing charges for violating Section 11, Article II of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and their cases have been filed before the Manila City Prosecutor’s Office.
