A combined operation by the Police Drug Enforcement Group- Special Operations Units 4A (PDEG-SOU 4A) and Sub-Station 6 of the Taguig City Police Station resulted in the seizure of 250 grams of suspected shabu from three individuals in Taguig City on December 14, 2023.
However, another suspect managed to escape when the police conducted a buy-bust operation around 7:35 PM in Barangay New Lower Bicutan.
The arrested individuals are identified as Mark Christian Saldo, a 25-year-old from Maguindanao currently residing in Extension Purok 2A, Road 19, Barangay New Lower Bicutan, Taguig City; Woody Dela Cruz, a 48-year-old resident of Block 23 Lot 7 10th Ave., HHSG Signal Village, Taguig City; and Charlie Corpuz, a 38-year-old cellphone technician residing in Barangay Dolores, San Roque, Antipolo City.
The escapee was identified as an individual known only as Leo Mar.
Seized from the suspects were 250 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated street value of ₱1,700,000.
The suspects, who are now in the custody of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), will be charged with violation of Republic Act 9165.
(Photo by Taguig Police)