Operatives from the Manila Police District-Drug Enforcement Unit recently arrested a couple during a sting operation on Tuesday midnight in Tondo, Manila.

PSMS Eric Guzman of the MPD-TEU identified the suspect as Conrado Guttierez and Merly Lope, both resident of 266 Cristobal Street in Tondo.

Police conducted the buy-bust operation in front of the suspects' house and recovered from them were 4 sachets of suspected shabu weighing 20 grams with an estimated value of P136,000.

Investigations disclosed that the two suspects were subject of surveillance after complaints were received by barangay officials.

The couple is detained and corresponding charges will be filed at the Office of the Manila City Prosecutor for violation of RA 9165 known as Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2022.