A successful buy-bust operation was carried out in Barangay Cembo, Taguig City on the night of October 18, 2024, leading to the arrest of a man selling illegal drugs in the area.

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In the operation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Unit of Taguig City Police Station, a man known as "Daniel" was arrested carrying 32.9 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride. This was found in eight heat-sealed plastic sachets.

The street value of these drugs is estimated to be around ₱223,720.00.

Also confiscated from the suspect were the real ₱500 used as buy-bust money, four pieces of ₱1,000 boodle money, and a coin purse.

"Daniel" will be charged with violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act 9165).