Authorities arrested a 43-year-old man during a buy-bust operation in Sitio Proper, Barangay Ermita, Cebu City, on 7 August.

Operatives seized 11 packs of suspected shabu weighing around 550 grams, with an estimated street value of P3.74 million, along with buy-bust money, a smartphone and other evidence.

The suspect, identified as alias Baki, is facing charges for alleged violations of Sections 5 and 11 of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The seized drug evidence was submitted to the PDEA 7 Regional Office Laboratory for examination and proper disposition.