In a combined operation conducted by the Southern Police District Drug Enforcement Unit, District Intelligence Division, District Special Operations Unit, District Mobile Force Battalion, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency - Southern District Office, and Sub-station 2 of the Taguig City Police Station, alias Melvin, a 43-year-old motorcycle taxi driver long traced by the police for drug-related activities, fell into their custody.
Along with him, 51-year-old alias George, who has also been implicated in illegal drugs for a long time, was arrested.
The buy-bust operation took place around 5:30 in the afternoon of July 10 whereupon 3 heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets believed to contain methamphetamine worth ₱360,400.00 were seized from the two men.
Also recovered was the buy-bust money, consisting of a genuine ₱1000.00 bill, 24 pieces of ₱1000.00 boodle money, and a mobile phone.
The confiscated drugs and items were turned over to the SPD Forensic Unit for further laboratory examination.
The two are facing charges for violating Sections 5 and 11 under Article 2 of Republic Act 9165.
(Photo from SPD)
