Three suspects, including two high-value individuals, were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in Tarlac and Cebu on Friday, with authorities confiscating P8.7 million worth of suspected shabu.
In a statement, Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) Brig. Gen. Edwin Quilates said the suspect identified as alias Jervey, 39, was arrested in a buy-bust operation around 1 a.m. in Brgy. San Bartolome, Concepcion in Tarlac.
The suspect yielded 1,100 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of over P7.4 million.
The arrested suspect was brought to the Concepcion Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition, while the pieces of drug evidence will be turned over to the Tarlac Provincial Forensic Unit for laboratory examination.
Meanwhile, in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City, Quilates said PDEG operatives arrested two suspects — identified as Jack and Alvin, both HVIs, in an operation around 2:17 a.m. on Friday.
Authorities recovered 205 grams of suspected shabu worth P1.3 million.
The pieces of drug evidence will be turned over to Regional Forensic 7, Sudlon, Brgy. Lahug, Cebu City, for laboratory examination.
“Victories like this remind us that no force is greater than a united front driven by purpose. I salute PDEG operatives and our partners for their tireless efforts and shared determination to end the drug threat,” said Quilates.
The suspects are now under police custody for documentation and facing charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.
