A high-value individual (HVI) drug pusher was arrested in a successful buy-bust operation conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) of Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) at around 1:30 AM today, May 7, 2025.
The operation was conducted at M. Delos Reyes Footbridge, located along E. Francisco Street, Brgy. Parada, Valenzuela City, resulting in the confiscation of more or less 70 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of ₱476,000.
Led by PCPT Joan Dorado, Officer-in-Charge of SDEU, and under the strong leadership of Police Colonel Nixon M Cayaban, Chief of Police of Valenzuela City, the buy-bust was carried out with proper PDEA Coordination and the use of body-worn cameras (BWC) to ensure transparency and compliance with standard procedures.
The suspect was caught in the act of selling one heat-sealed sachet of suspected shabu to a police poseur-buyer. Upon frisking, additional sachets of suspected shabu, marked buy-bust and boodle money, a green sling bag, and a marked ₱100 bill were also recovered from his possession.
The suspect and the seized evidence were immediately brought to the Valenzuela City Police Station for proper documentation and investigation. Criminal complaints for violation of Sections 5 and 11 under Article II of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) are being prepared for inquest proceedings before 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 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,” 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 for their timely and effective operation.
The Northern Police District remains committed to its relentless campaign against illegal drugs and to making communities within CAMANAVA safer and drug-free.
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