LOCAL law enforcement authorities arrested a 37-year-old man and confiscated suspected methamphetamine valued at over ₱100,000 during an anti-illegal drug operation in Barangay Maharlika, Taguig City.
Operatives from the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of the Taguig City Police Station executed the buy-bust operation at approximately 8:20 PM on October 6, 2026.
The suspect, identified through the alias “Aljhon,” was classified as a newly identified street-level individual.
During the operation, police recovered seven heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu.
The seized narcotics weighed approximately 17 grams, carrying an estimated standard street value of ₱115,600.
Authorities also secured the ₱500 marked bill used as buy-bust money, along with a coin purse.
The suspect was transferred to the Taguig SDEU headquarters for documentation and processing.
Appropriate criminal complaints for violations of Sections 5 and 11 under Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, are currently being prepared for inquest filing.
Southern Police District (SPD) District Director PBGEN Rodel A. Pastor lauded the Taguig police personnel for the successful operation, highlighting it as part of the district’s ongoing crackdown against illegal substances.
“We will continue to intensify our anti-drug operations, pursuing drug personalities while ensuring that every operation is lawful and respects the rights of all concerned,” PBGEN Pastor stated.
