A 31-year-old male, identified as alias Gar, was arrested on October 16, 2024 during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Las Piñas SDEU at Pulang Lupa Uno, Las Piñas City.

At approximately 9:00 PM, authorities apprehended the suspect, a resident of Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Las Piñas City. The operation resulted in the seizure of seven heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets believed to be shabu, weighing approximately 9.3 grams with an estimated street value of ₱63,240.00.

In addition to the drugs, police recovered a coin purse, cellular phone and ₱500.00.

Suspect was immediately taken into custody at Las Piñas CPS where complaint for violation of RA 9165 is being prepared against him for filing in court.