Para±aque city: Three drug suspects have been arrested and PHP3.4 million worth of illegal narcotics have been seized in an anti-drug operation in Para±aque City, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Tuesday.

According to Philippines News Agency, the buy-bust operation took place around 11:36 a.m. Monday in Barangay Tambo. During the transaction, the PDEA arrested 'Nards' along with two accomplices, 'Chris,' 46, and 'Lon,' 42. The seized narcotics had a total weight of over 500 grams.

The PDEA stated that the primary target was an individual operating under the alias 'Lex,' 29, who has been identified as a high-value pusher. The confiscated illegal substances will be forwarded to the PDEA laboratory and will undergo qualitative and quantitative examinations.

Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, are being prepared against the suspects.