ANTI-narcotics operatives dealt another blow to the illegal drug trade after arresting a high-value individual (HVI) and three cohorts during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Pio del Pilar, Makati City, on the evening of October 21, 2026.
The sting operation was carried out at approximately 10:05 PM by the Makati City Police Station’s Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU).
Undercover operatives successfully completed a transaction with the primary target, leading to the immediate apprehension of all four suspects at the scene.
Authorities identified the main target and HVI as a 58-year-old woman known by the alias “Brenda.” Her three co-accused were identified as Emmanuel, 39; Lito, 63; and Bert, 39.
During the search, law enforcement officers recovered approximately 53 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated Standard Drug Price of ₱360,400.
Aside from the illicit drugs, police confiscated the marked buy-bust money, additional drug sachets, and a navy blue sling bag used in the transaction.
The arrested individuals are currently in police custody while legal documents are being finalized for the filing of formal charges for violations of Sections 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs) and 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs) under Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, before the Makati City Prosecutor’s Office.
Southern Police District (SPD) Director Police Brigadier General Rodel A. Pastor commended the operating unit and underscored the command’s ongoing focus on neutralizing major drug personalities.
“Hindi tayo titigil sa pagtugis sa mga sangkot sa ilegal na droga, lalo na sa mga indibidwal na itinuturing na high-value targets,” PBGen. Pastor stated. “Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating mga operasyon upang maprotektahan ang ating mga komunidad at matiyak na ang mga lalabag sa batas ay mananagot.”
