The Southern Police District arrested five individuals suspected of drug dealing and seized over P91 million worth of shabu and firearms during a buy-bust operation Thursday night in Paranaque City.
The SPD Drug Enforcement Unit (DDEU) spearheaded the operation in collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Highway Patrol Group Task Force Limbas, and the Paranaque City Police Station at around 6:28 p.m. in Barangay Sun Valley.
The suspects were identified by their aliases: “Bossing,” 35; “James,” 49, a former police officer; “Jezreel,” 29; “Hazel,” 25; and “Ricardo,” 48. Police classified all of them as high-value individuals (HVI) in the campaign against illegal drugs.
The operation resulted in the recovery of 13.389 kilograms of shabu and five containers of a liquid crystalline substance valued at P91,045,200, along with two caliber .45 pistols, one Bushmaster rifle, P319,950.00 in cash, and various communication devices. Joel Zurbano
“This operation conveys a definitive message that no drug syndicate is beyond our reach. The Southern Police District is committed to pursuing those who distribute illegal drugs and ensuring they are held accountable under the law,” said SPD Acting District Director Col. Glenn Oliver Cinco.
Charges for violations of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 and Republic Act No. 10591 are currently being prepared against the suspects, who are now in police custody.
