Valenzuela City – A 37-year-old male suspected drug pusher, identified by his alias Onin, was arrested in a successful anti-drug operation conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of the Valenzuela City Police Station at around 1:00 AM on July 12, 2025.
A buy-bust operation was conducted at Brgy. Veinte Reales, Valenzuela City, where the suspect was caught in the act of selling one (1) heat-sealed plastic sachet containing suspected shabu to a police poseur buyer. Upon arrest, authorities recovered five (5) additional sachets of suspected shabu from the suspect, with an estimated total weight of approximately 30 grams and a Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱204,000.
Subsequent frisking led to the recovery of five (5) more sachets of suspected shabu, weighing approximately 30 grams, with a Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱204,000.
The suspect was immediately referred to the Investigation and SDEU and later for documentation. Criminal complaints for Violation of Sections 5 and 11 of Article II, RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) will be filed through inquest proceedings at the Valenzuela City Prosecutor’s Office.
This accomplishment underscores the effectiveness of NCRPO’s AAA Strategy—Able, Active, and Allied—a holistic approach to reducing crime and tracking down wanted persons. Through the enhancement of police capabilities, the conduct of intelligence-driven and proactive operations, and the strengthening of community partnerships, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), under the leadership of Police Major General Anthony A. Aberin, continues to implement dynamic and effective measures for public safety across Metro Manila.