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Buy-bust yields shabu worth P4.25m

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Authorities said a buy-bust operation early morning Wednesday led to the arrest of an individual and the seizure of 625 grams of shabu, amounting to P4.25 million along Domato Street, Brgy. 188, Caloocan City.

The intelligence-driven operation was carried out by the operatives of the District Drug Enforcement Unit (DDEU), Northern Police District, Caloocan City Police Station, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), that resulted in the arrest of the suspect, a
50-year-old vendor.

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Two male minors, aged 15 and 17, both residents of the same barangay, were also rescued as Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) for their alleged involvement in the drug activity.

The arrested suspect and recovered evidence were brought to the DDEU Office for proper documentation and pending the filing of complaints for Sections 5, 11, and 26 violations under Article II of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (R.A. 9165).

The minors are currently undergoing processing and will be handled by existing laws protecting children’s rights. NCRPO Acting Regional Director, Police Brigadier General Anthony Aberin, commended the operatives for their effective coordination and execution of the operation.

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