An individual believed to be the top Pandacan street drug pusher was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the
MPD-Pandacan police early morning on Saturday.

Police identified the suspect as Emmanuel Abuel alias "Eman" of Barangay 868 Zone 93, in Pandacan, Manila, who was arrested along PNR Rail Road near corner Kahilom II.

According to reports, Abuel was the source of drugs for his clients in the area and was the subject of complaints from the nearby barangay in Pandacan.

A police poseur buyer was able to purchase drugs from Abuel and after the exchange of drugs and money, Abuel was arrested without resistance.

Police seized 1.28 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of P8,704 from Abuel.

Charges will be filed against Abuel, who is currently detained at MPD 10, for violation of RA 9165 at the Manila City Prosecutors Office.