P48.9 M shabu seized; 4 suspects nabbed in Dasmariñas, Cavite


DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite – Authorities seized some P48.9 million worth of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu in two separate operations on Wednesday, June 8.

In Barangay H-2, Dasmariñas City Police Station (CPS) operatives seized 200 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated market value of P1.36 million in a buy-bust operation.

Police arrested two suspects and seized P1.36 million worth of shabu in Barangay H-2, Dasmariñas City. (Cavite PPO / MANILA BULLETIN)

Arrested at the scene were Sandro L. Toledo and Cecille P. Pakingan.

In a separate operation in Barangay Datu Esmael, authorities confiscated seven kilos of suspected shabu with an estimated market value of P47.6 million, packed in plastic sachets and plastic-sealed tea bags.

Police seized P47.6 million worth of shabu packed in plastic sachets and plastic-sealed tea bags in Barangay Datu Esmael, Dasmariñas City (Cavite PPO / MANILA BULLETIN)

Police arrested two high-value individuals from the operation identified as Said A. Ungpe and Ali D. Masinger.

Police arrested two suspects and seized P47.6 million worth of shabu in Barangay Datu Esmael, Dasmariñas City (Cavite PPO / MANILA BULLETIN)

In a statement, Cavite Provincial Police Office Director Col. Arnold E. Abad commended the operating teams for a job well done. He also urged the community to continue supporting the police by reporting drug personalities in their area.