Illegal sales of marijuana oil continue, despite its prohibition, as it is allegedly used in vapes.
Two individuals were arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by the Taguig City Police in Barangay Rizal, Taguig City yesterday, November 21, 2024.
A motorcycle taxi driver, identified as 27-year-old Gerome, and a 24-year-old woman known only as Arby, were apprehended by Taguig City Police while allegedly selling marijuana oil.
Authorities seized 52 disposable vapes and 11 vape cartridges filled with cannabis oil. The haul, weighing 63 grams, is valued at P283,500.
From the suspects, three genuine one hundred peso bills, 24 pieces of 1,000 boodle money, and two cellphones were retrieved.
The two are now facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).
(Photos from Taguig City Police)