6 nabbed as cops seize P2.1-M ‘shabu’ in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested six individuals, including two high-value individuals (HVIs), and seized P2.1 million worth of suspected shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) in three separate buy-bust operations across Metro Manila, police said Thursday.

The operations were conducted in Marikina, Makati and Taguig on Wednesday, yielding approximately 314.34 grams of suspected shabu.

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The largest haul was seized in Marikina City, where a 36-year-old man identified as a newly classified HVI was arrested in Barangay Parang. Authorities recovered 245.84 grams of suspected shabu worth P1.67 million.

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Under Philippine National Police guidelines, a suspect may be classified as an HVI if the drug seizure involves at least 50 grams of shabu.

In Makati City, four suspects, including a 58-year-old woman classified as an HVI, were arrested in Barangay Pio Del Pilar. Authorities seized 53 grams of suspected shabu valued at P360,400.

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Meanwhile, a 30-year-old man was arrested in Barangay Pinagsama, Taguig City, where police confiscated 15.5 grams of suspected shabu worth P105,400.

The suspects may face charges for alleged violations of Sections 5 and 11 of Article II of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. — Katherine Cielo Guimera/INQUIRER.net trainee /das