A man was arrested after he was caught in possession of P50,320 worth of shabu during “Oplam Galugad” conducted by members of the Pasay Police Maricaban Substation on Friday. Oct. 14.
The suspect, identified as alias Mark, was arrested at around 5:00 a.m. at the corner of Saint Augustine and Saint Mary Sts. in Barangay 178, Pasay City.
The police said the operatives were able to confiscate from the suspect 7.40 grams of shabu.
Col. Froilan Uy, city police chief, said another drug offender was arrested by Maricaban police together with village watchmen of Barangay 179 on Oct. 13, Thursday.
The suspect identified as alias Cinco was nabbed at around 11:30 p.m. on Saint Bernadette St. for possession of 0.06 grams of shabu worth P408.00.
The city police chief expressed his gratitude to Barangay 179 watchmen for continuing their foot patrol in their area.
Uy advised the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities in their communities to the proper authorities to prevent the proliferation of illegal drugs and ensure the safety and security of their places.