High-value suspect yields P6.8-M shabu in Caloocan

Manila: Police officers arrested a high-value individual (HVI) and seized over PHP6.8 million worth of shabu in a sting operation in Caloocan City on Tuesday. In a statement Wednesday, Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said the suspect alias "Ross", 30, a resident of Navotas City, was arrested at about 1:21 p.m. in Barangay 136, Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City. The suspect yielded one kilogram of shabu inside a heat-sealed transparent plastic bag and other non-drug evidence. 'The recent dismantling of a significant drug operation has resulted in substantial drug seizures and the arrest of a high-value drug personality. This achievement clearly demonstrates our dedication to combating drug-related crime and enhancing public safety,' Matta said. The arrested individual and the confiscated evidence are currently under the temporary custody of the PDEG Special Operations Unit at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City, for proper documentation and processing. The dr ug evidence will be transferred to the PNP Forensic Group at Camp Crame, Quezon City for laboratory examination. Source: Philippines News Agency