Police operations in Batangas and Rizal over the weekend led to the seizure of about P2.1 million worth of illegal drugs and the arrest of four suspected traffickers.
In Batangas City, a suspect known as “Crisanto” was caught early Sunday selling P7,000 worth of drugs to an undercover officer. Authorities recovered 145 grams of suspected shabu worth P986,000 and nearly a kilo of marijuana valued at over P112,000.
A .32-caliber pistol loaded with four bullets was also confiscated. Police identified Crisanto as a high-value individual involved in the drug trade.
In Taytay, Rizal, three men were arrested after one of them, alias “Bibidu,” sold suspected shabu to a poseur-buyer. Two more sachets of shabu were seized during the arrest.
Two other suspects were caught buying drugs at the scene. A firearm, ammunition, and more sachets of shabu were also recovered. Police vowed to intensify anti-drug operations in the region.