Malabon City – In a decisive anti-illegal drug operation, the Northern Police District (NPD), through the Malabon City Police Station’s Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU), under the leadership of PCOL Jay B Baybayan, Chief of Police, successfully apprehended two newly identified drug pushers in a buy-bust operation conducted at P. Aquino Damata, Barangay Tonsuya, Malabon City, on March 1, 2025, at around 4:00 AM.
The suspects, identified only by their aliases, Pogi, a 53-year-old male vendor, and Kuya, a 62-year-old male scavenger, both residents of Malabon City, were arrested following an intelligence-driven operation. The operation, which was coordinated with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and conducted in line with the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO), led to the confiscation of approximately 15.41 grams of suspected shabu with a Standard Drug Price (SDP) of PHP104,788.00.
Apart from the illegal drugs, law enforcers also recovered one genuine five hundred peso bill, which was used as buy-bust money, and one black coin pouch. The confiscated drug evidence was properly marked and documented for legal proceedings.
This accomplishment highlights the successful implementation of the National Capital Region Police Office’s (NCRPO) AAA Strategy—Able, Active, and Allied—a holistic approach to crime reduction and anti-illegal drug operations. Under the able guidance of PBGEN Anthony A. Aberin, Acting Regional Director of NCRPO, this strategy has effectively enhanced operational efficiency through skills development, proactive law enforcement, and strengthened community partnerships, ensuring safer neighborhoods across Metro Manila.
PCOL Josefino D. Ligan, Acting District Director of the Northern Police District (NPD), commended the dedicated efforts of the operatives, lauding their relentless commitment to eradicating illegal drugs and protecting the community.
Appropriate charges for Violation of Sections 5 (Sale) and 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs) under Article II of Republic Act 9165 are being prepared against the arrested individuals.
This operation reaffirms the NPD’s unwavering resolve to combat illegal drug activities, ensuring public safety and upholding the rule of law. The NCRPO and NPD urge the public to remain vigilant and continue their support in the shared mission of creating a safer and more secure Metro Manila.
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