SPD DEU-led operation resulted in the arrest of two high-value drug suspects in Barangay Rizal, Taguig City, on August 15, 2024 at 1:15AM.

Arrested were identified as alias Arianne, 37, and alias Joann, 19. Both suspects have previously been arrested for violation of Section 5 and 11 of Article II of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

During the operation, authorities seized six knot-tied transparent plastic packs containing white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu weighing approximately 450 grams, with an estimated street value of ₱3,060,000.00. Other items recovered included a ₱1000.00 used as marked money, 19 pieces of boodle money, a black Huawei android phone, and a black pouch.

The confiscated evidence has been turned over to the SPD Forensic Unit for further laboratory examination.

Complaint for violation of sections 5 and 11 under Article II of RA 9165 will be filed against the suspects at the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office.###