High-value target behind bars

A high-value drug suspect and three others were arrested by Parañaque City police during a buy-bust operation in Barangay San Antonio.

According to a report from Parañaque City Police Chief P/Col. Melvin R. Montante, the operation was conducted at approximately 3:30 a.m. last 28 February 2025, by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit.

The operation targeted individuals involved in the illegal drug trade, resulting in the confiscation of approximately 60 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of P408,000.

The suspects, identified by their aliases as “Jelai,” “Joanna,” “Datu” and “Evalyn,” were apprehended for violations of Section 5 and Section 11, Article II of Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.