OPERATIVES of the Taguig City Police Station arrested two suspected drug personalities, including a newly identified High-Value Individual (HVI), and seized suspected shabu valued at over ₱400,000 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Western Bicutan on Monday evening, October 19, 2026.
The sting operation was carried out by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) at approximately 8:30 p.m. in front of Gate 3 Plaza along Juliano Avenue.
The suspects were identified as a 41-year-old male alias “June,” categorized as an HVI, and a 38-year-old woman alias “Jane,” listed as a Street-Level Individual (SLI). Both reside in Barangay Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
During the operation, authorities recovered two heat-sealed plastic sachets and one knot-tied plastic pack containing white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu.
The contraband weighed approximately 65.06 grams, including packaging, and carried an estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱442,408.00.
Law enforcement officers also confiscated a genuine ₱500 bill used as buy-bust money, six ₱1,000 boodle bills, and a dark blue pouch. All recovered evidence was properly marked and inventoried for documentation.
The suspects were apprised of their constitutional rights upon arrest and taken to the Taguig City Police Station SDEU headquarters.
Appropriate criminal complaints for violations of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) are currently being prepared for filing.
Southern Police District (SPD) District Director Police Brigadier General Rodel A. Pastor commended the successful operation while reiterating the district’s firm stance against illegal narcotics.
“Our responsibility goes beyond arresting suspected offenders,” PBGEN Pastor stated. “We must also protect our communities, uphold the law, and ensure that every operation is carried out with integrity and accountability. Guided by our TSAPA principles of To Serve and Protect Always, we will continue working to keep illegal drugs away from our communities and strengthen public confidence in the police.”
The SPD continues to call on the public to report any suspicious drug-related activities to local authorities through official communication channels, emphasizing that community cooperation remains vital in maintaining safe and orderly neighborhoods.
