P4.1-M shabu seized from 3 high-value targets in Makati

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MANILA, Philippines — Over P4.1 million worth of alleged crystal meth or shabu was seized from three high-value targets who were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Makati, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Wednesday.

The operation was conducted by members of the Makati City Police Station, the Southern Police District, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, according to a report sent to Maj. Gen. Felipe Natividad, NCRPO chief.

The undercover operatives were able to buy a sachet of shabu from one of the suspects on Bernardino Street in Barangay Guadalupe Viejo.

After the transaction, the team arrested the suspects — identified as Christian Chavez, 24; Jay-ar Padilla, 34; and Ryan Magalong, 40.

The officers managed to seize more shabu from the suspects, with a total weight of 617 grams, which is estimated to have a street value of P4.195 million.

All arrested suspects and the pieces of evidence are currently under the custody of the Makati Police’s Station Drug Enforcement Unit.  The three HVIs will face charges for violating Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

—WITH A REPORT FROM CHRISTINE ANNIE ASISTIO (TRAINEE)

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