Suspected shabu (crystal meth) valued at P3.84 million was confiscated and one individual was arrested by authorities in an operation in Taguig City early Wednesday morning, the Southern Police District (SPD) said.
The drug bust took place along Diamond Street in Barangay Pembo, according to a statement from the SPD.
Authorities recovered seven pieces of heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets allegedly containing shabu weighing 565.6 grams.
‘The arrested suspect was identified as alias ‘Rowel,’ a 26-year-old male resident of the barangay,’ the SPD said.
The confiscated drugs were turned over to the SPD Forensic Unit for laboratory examination.
The arrested suspect is detained at the Taguig City Police Station, facing charges for violating Republic Act No. 9165 or the Dangerous Drugs Act.