Four individuals were arrested by operatives of the San Mateo Municipal Police Station following a buy-bust operation in Barangay Silangan, San Mateo, Rizal, on Sunday morning 14 December 2025.
The suspects were identified by their aliases Ryan, 40; Joel, 46; Gana, 41; and Dong, 26, all residents of Barangay Silangan.
13 sachets of suspected shabu weighing about 23.9 grams, with an estimated standard drug price of P162,520, were seized from the suspects. Police also recovered a wallet, aluminum foil, and marked buy-bust money.
The suspects are facing charges for violating Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
They are currently under the custody of the San Mateo Municipal Police Station for documentation and further legal proceedings.