Brig. Gen. Leo "Paco" Francisco, Manila Police District (MPD) director, awarded the Malate Police Station for the successful anti-drugs operation that led to the seizure of some P3.4 million worth of shabu from a high-value target (HVT) on Mabini Street in Malate district on April 3.
The awarding was held after the flag raising ceremony at the MPD headquarters in Ermita, Manila on Monday, April 18.
It can be recalled that members of the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested Tato Sali, 32, in a buy-bust operation.
Francisco said Sali was included in the list of high-value targets involved in illegal drug trade.
Borbe said the police had been monitoring Sali's illegal activities.
Police said they filed charges against the suspect for violation of Article ll of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The Malate Police Station is led by Lt. Col. Rodel Borbe, Police Lt. Josephus Melpaz, Pat. Lemon Descalzo, Police Cpl. Andeo Tusing, and Police Cpl. Roldan Luchavez. (Terence L. Ranis)