Valenzuela City — In a relentless drive against illegal drugs, joint operatives of the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Valenzuela City Police Station under the leadership of Police Colonel Nixon M Cayaban, Chief of Police, arrested alias “Jasper” a 37-year-old male high-value individual (HVI) and suspected drug pusher, during a buy-bust operation conducted along J. San Miguel Street, Brgy. Malinta, Valenzuela City at around 11:50 PM on May 1, 2025.
The suspect, who is jobless and a high school undergraduate, was apprehended after selling a sachet of suspected shabu to a police poseur buyer in exchange for marked buy-bust money. Recovered from his possession were two more sachets of suspected shabu, various boodle money including genuine and boodle bills, a Vivo cellphone, and a black belt bag. The seized illegal drugs weigh approximately 60 grams, with a standard drug price (SDP) of ₱408,000.
The operation was carried out with proper PDEA coordination and the use of Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) to ensure transparency and legality.
A criminal complaints for Violation of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) are set to be filed against the arrested suspect through Inquest Proceedings before the Valenzuela City Prosecutor’s Office.
This accomplishment underscores the effectiveness of the NCRPO’s AAA Strategy—Able, Active, and Allied—a holistic approach to reducing crime and combating illegal drug activities. By enhancing police skills, conducting proactive operations, and building strong community partnerships, the NCRPO ensures coordinated and sustained efforts to maintain peace and security across Metro Manila, under the leadership of Police Major General Anthony A Aberin, Regional Director of NCRPO.
Police Brigadier General Josefino D Ligan, District Director of the Northern Police District, commended the Valenzuela City Police Station and all operating teams for their unwavering commitment and effective coordination that led to the success of this anti-drug operation.
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