In a successful anti-illegal drug operation, authorities arrested a known drug personality alias “Wangbu” and five other male individuals for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165) in the early hours of May 8, 2025.

At around 3:35 AM, joint operatives from the District Drug Enforcement Unit (DDEU) of the Northern Police District (NPD) under the supervision of PMAJ Jeraldson L Rivera, along with the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Malabon City Police Station and assisted by personnel of Sub-Station 3 Marulas, launched a buy-bust operation at No. 65 Lahuerta, Phase 2, Marulas, Valenzuela City, the operation was covered by PDEA coordination.

The operation led to the arrest of alias “Wangbu,” a 38-year-old male, tagged as a high-value individual (HVI) and known pusher, along with five other male suspects: a 34-year-old, 38-year-old, 33-year-old, 38-year-old, and 41-year-old, all jobless except one who works as a laborer. They were caught red-handed engaging in a pot session and in possession of suspected shabu and drug paraphernalia.

Recovered during the operation were more or less 60 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of Php 408,000.00. The pieces of drug evidence were properly marked on-site and signed by the arresting officers.

The arrested suspects will be facing charges for violation of Section 5 (Sale), Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs), Section 12 (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia), and Section 13 (Maintenance of a Drug Den/Pot Session) under Article II of RA 9165. The case is set to be filed before the City Prosecutor’s Office of Valenzuela for inquest proceedings.

“This accomplishment underscores the effectiveness of NCRPO’s AAA Strategy—Able, Active, and Allied—a holistic approach to reducing crime and combating illegal drug activities. By enhancing skills, proactive operations, and building strong community partnerships, NCRPO ensures seamless efforts to prevent crime and promote safer neighborhoods across Metro Manila,” said Police Major General Anthony A Aberin, Regional Director of the NCRPO.

Police Brigadier General Josefino D Ligan, District Director of the Northern Police District, commended the District Drug Enforcement Unit for their timely and effective operation. He also reaffirmed the district’s strong stand in its anti-illegal drugs campaign.

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