Six drug suspects were arrested after Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Cordillera (PDEA-CAR) operatives and other law enforcement units dismantled a suspected drug den in Barangay Fairview, Baguio City, on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Authorities seized 16 heat-sealed transparent sachets containing suspected shabu (crystal meth), weighing around 11 grams and with an estimated street value of P74,800, along with assorted drug paraphernalia.
The operation was conducted in Purok 7, Sunny Side, Barangay Fairview, by PDEA-CAR Regional Special Enforcement Teams Alpha and Bravo, the Baguio City Police Office Drug Enforcement Unit, and Baguio City Police Station 1.
PDEA-CAR Regional Director Edgar Jubay identified the suspects by their aliases as ‘Carding,’ 45, of Baguio City; ‘Mark,’ 30, of La Union; ‘Jeff,’ 34, of Cagayan; ‘Mary,’ 33, and ‘Julie,’ 31, both of Baguio City; and ‘Mila,’ 52, of Pangasinan.
Jubay commended the participating units for their coordination, which he said contributed to the successful operation.
The suspects are in PDEA-CAR custody and are set to face charges for alleged violations of Sections 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 and 15, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.