Two high-value targets were apprehended by authorities in Taguig City during a successful buy-bust operation on Friday, 29 March.

The suspects were identified as alias 'Sojod', 20, and an alias 'Mando', 22.

The operation was carried out along Manuel L. Quezon Street in Barangay Lower Bicutan, headed by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit of Taguig City police station.

Evidence confiscated during the operation includes six heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing the illicit substance, weighing approximately 305 grams with an estimated street value of ₱2,074,000.

Authorities also recovered a black coin purse, a medium-sized white paper bag, and ₱1,000 bill on top of 69 pieces of ₱1,000 boodle money used as buy-bust money.

Complaints under Section 5 and 11 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed against the suspects at the Taguig City Prosecutor's Office.

“The apprehension of two high-value targets and the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected shabu demonstrate our resolve to uphold the law and protect our citizens from the dangers of drugs, ”said PBGen. Mark D. Pespes, director of Southern Police District.