At least 53 sachets containing alleged “shabu” (crystal meth) were seized on Saturday during a buy-bust operation in Cabanatuan City where three suspected drug traders were also arrested. (Contributed photo)
CABANATUAN CITY — Three people, including an elderly woman, yielded P1.7-million worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) during a buy-bust operation here on Saturday morning, police said.
Lt. Col. Barnard Danie Dasugo, acting city police chief, identified the suspects as Teresita Francisco, 49; Michael Correa, 38; and Celedonia Caseria, 66, who are all residents of Barangay Camp Tinio.
Dasugo said anti-drugs operatives seized 53 sachets of shabu weighing about 250.23 grams during the operation.
He said the buy-bust was carried out in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency after placing the suspects under surveillance.