A 19-year-old drug suspect was arrested in a joint buy-bust operation conducted by the Las Piñas City Police Station and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on 10 June.

The suspect, identified only by the alias “Boss,” is a resident of Bacoor, Cavite. He was apprehended at around 4:25 PM along Casimiro Avenue.

According to Las Piñas Police Chief Col. Sandro Tafalla, authorities seized two heat-sealed plastic sachets and one zip-lock bag containing suspected shabu. The total weight of the drugs was approximately 27.33 grams, with a street value of P185,444.

“Operatives also seized the marked P500 buy-bust money and a coin purse used to conceal the drugs,” Tafalla said.

The suspect is facing charges for violating Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.