BUY-BUST. Anti-narcotics police officers account for evidence in a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay 201 in the early hours of Friday (July 12, 2024). Two suspects were arrested in the operation. (Photo courtesy of PDEG)
MANILA – Two drug suspects yielded close to PHP11 million worth of illegal drugs in Pasay City early Friday.
In a report, Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said the suspects, Enrico Carlo Acacio, 23 and Crizalyn Mendoza, 29, were arrested in a buy-bust operation in the city's Barangay 201 about 2:30 a.m.
Police officers confiscated from the suspects 1.04 kg. of shabu with an estimated street value of PHP7.07 million, 620 grams of ketamine worth PHP3.1 million, 70 grams of high-grade marijuana worth PHP105,000, 33 pieces of liquid marijuana-filled disposable cigarettes worth PHP65,500, 20 grams of liquid ketamine worth PHP100,000, 170 ampules of nitrous oxide commonly known as laughing gas worth PHP170,000 and 132 pieces of assorted ecstasy tablets worth PHP198,000.
Also seized from the suspects were a .40-caliber Glock pistol with magazine and ammunition, various packaging materials, and a digital weighing scale.
The suspects were brought to PDEG’s Special Operations Unit-National Capital Region Office and would face charges of violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The pieces of drug evidence were turned over to the PNP Forensic Group at Camp Crame in Quezon City.
“This operation underscores our unwavering commitment to eliminating illegal drugs from our communities. The seamless coordination and determined efforts of our law enforcement agencies have once again proven effective in bringing drug offenders to justice," Matta said. (PNA)
