
Evidence recovered from the arrested suspect (Photo courtesy of Las Piñas police)
Members of the Las Piñas Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) arrested a 25 year-old man and confiscated from him around P122,400 worth of shabu on Tuesday, February 27.
The Southern Police District (SPD) said members of the SDEU executed a search warrant leading to the arrest of alias Reynaldo at his residence in Barangay Talon Singko at around 2:30 a.m.
According to the SPD, members of the SDEU executed a search warrant issued by Las Piñas Regional Trial Court (RTC) Executive Judge Elizabeth Guray.
The SPD said operatives were able to recover 18 grams of shabu worth P122,400.00, two coin purses, and one cellular phone from the suspect.
Alias Reynaldo was detained at the police custodial facility after his arrest.
"I commend the Las Piñas City Police Station. This accomplishment is a testament to our relentless pursuit of community safety and the fight against illegal drugs. The collaborative effort with PDEA and the judiciary is crucial in achieving such successes. We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring the well-being of the communities within the Southern Police District," SPD Director Brig. Gen. Mark Pespes said.