A newly identified high-value individual (HVI) was apprehended during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Southern Police District (SPD) in Barangay Maharlika Village on Wednesday afternoon, October 14, 2026, yielding roughly ₱1 million worth of suspected shabu.
The entrapment operation was executed at approximately 5:20 P.M. by operatives from the District Drug Enforcement Unit of the Southern Police District (DDEU-SPD), acting in coordination with Sub-Station 7 of the Taguig City Police Station.
Authorities arrested the 48-year-old suspect, identified by the alias “Naim,” who is classified as a newly identified HVI allegedly engaged in illicit drug distribution.
During the operation, police recovered three heat-sealed plastic sachets containing suspected shabu.
The contraband weighed approximately 150 grams, carrying an estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱1,020,000.
Officers also seized marked buy-bust money and a white envelope as evidence, properly cataloged and signed.
The suspect faces potential criminal charges for violations of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002), pending formal inquest proceedings.
Southern Police District Director Police Brigadier General Rodel A. Pastor emphasized the impact of the successful raid on local security.
“Hindi lamang halaga ng droga ang ating inaalis sa lansangan, kundi pati ang banta nito sa ating mga komunidad,” PBGEN Pastor stated.
“This significant seizure reflects our firm resolve to disrupt the illegal drug trade and hold those responsible accountable. Patuloy tayong kikilos nang may determinasyon upang masiguro ang mas ligtas at drug-free na komunidad para sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino,” Pastor reiterated.
Following the arrest, the suspect was transferred to the DDEU-SPD office for booking, documentation, and the preparation of formal complaints.
The SPD reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to intelligence-driven anti-drug campaigns across the district.
