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CAMP VICENTE P. LIM, Calamba City — Police arrested three big-time pushers and seized over P1 million worth of shabu in two anti-illegal drugs operations in Dasmariñas, Cavite on Saturday.
Operatives of the Drug Enforcement Team of Cavite Police in Dasmariñas City first apprehended alias Shakes, 31, in an operation in Barangay Salitran 2.
The suspect, a high-value-individual and resident of Zone 1, Silangan Compound, Longos, Bacoor City, was found by the raiding team in possession of about 449.18 grams of shabu and 16 sachets of hybrid marijuana/kush placed in 37 small boxes.
The raiders said the total value of the confiscated shabu and marijuana is P840,270.
Subsequent search by the authorities also led in the recovery of the marked money used in the operation.
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In another operation conducted by joint operatives of the Cavite Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) and Dasmariñas CCPS in Barangay Salawag, two more big-time pushers were arrested.
They were identified as alias Kay, 34, and alias Francisco, 55.
Recovered from them were six sachets of shabu weighing 50 grams, valued at P340,000, a mobile phone, and the marked buy-bust money.
Regional director BGen. Paul Kenneth Lucas commended the operatives for apprehending the big-time pushers.
"These successful operations prove our firm commitment to combat illegal drugs," said Lucas as he acknowledged the operatives' stance against illegal drugs in the community.
"We will not stop until we rid our communities of these threats and bring these individuals to justice," said Lucas, adding that "PRO-Calabarzon stands firm in protecting our people and ensuring a safer future for all."
The arrested suspects were brought to Dasmariñas CCPS along with the seized evidence for proper disposition. Cases for violation of Sections 5 and 11 of Article II of RA 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, are being prepared for filing in court.
