Operatives of the Malabon Police collared two individuals believed to be selling a brick of marijuana and several sachets of shabu disguised as a Christmas present valued at P200,000.

Malabon Police chief Police Colonel Jay Baybayan said that the suspects — whose identities were withheld — packed the marijuana brick with a giftwrap and was placed inside a paper bag.

The suspects are now detained pending for charges to be filed against them.

In other news, a drunk driver caused a five-vehicle accident along the Elliptical Road in Quezon City.

Investigation showed a sports utility vehicle driven by Dennis Cariño attempted to counter flow when he merged with the Elliptical Road shortly past midnight Thursday.

Police said that six people were injured in the accident that also involved another SUV, a taxi and a motorcycle and all were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, drunk driving incidents usually rise during December.