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Ex-detainee nabbed anew in P2-M shabu bust in Marikina

Published Jun 17, 2025 05:28 pm

At A Glance

  • Records show that the suspect was previously apprehended in a buy-bust operation in August 2022, alongside three other drug suspects. The operation resulted in the seizure of 55 grams of shabu worth P374,000.
A drug suspect previously detained in 2022 was arrested again in a buy-bust operation in Marikina City, where authorities recovered P2,006,000 worth of shabu on Monday night, June 16.
Man (white t-shirt) is arrested again during a buy-bust operation in Marikina City, where P2 million worth of shabu is seized. (Photo from EPD)
Man (white t-shirt) is arrested again during a buy-bust operation in Marikina City, where P2 million worth of shabu is seized. (Photo from EPD)
Man (white t-shirt) is arrested again during a buy-bust operation in Marikina City, where P2 million worth of shabu is seized. (Photo from EPD)
Man (white t-shirt) is arrested again during a buy-bust operation in Marikina City, where P2 million worth of shabu is seized. (Photo from EPD)
The Eastern Police District (EPD) identified the suspect as “Robin,” 32, listed as a newly identified high-value individual (HVI). He was arrested by the Station Drug Enforcement Unit of Marikina City Police Station in Barangay Nangka.
The operation stemmed from intelligence reports on illegal drug activity in the area, confirmed through surveillance, which led to Robin's arrest.
Authorities confiscated nine heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets and four knot-tied transparent plastic bags, all containing white crystalline substances suspected to be shabu, with an estimated weight of approximately 295 grams.
Records show that Robin was previously apprehended in a buy-bust operation in August 2022, alongside three other drug suspects. The operation resulted in the seizure of 55 grams of shabu worth  P374,000.
The suspect is now under the custody of the Marikina CPS Custodial Facility and will face charges for violating Sec 5 (Selling of Dangerous Drugs) and Sec 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs) under Art II of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Meanwhile, EPD director Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante lauded the SDEU for the successful operation, saying: “This accomplishment is a testament to the relentless efforts of EPD in our campaign against illegal drugs. We will continue to pursue those who choose to endanger our communities with this poison.
He also vowed that the EPD will sustain its anti-illegal drug efforts until its jurisdiction is safe and drug-free.
“Let this serve as a strong warning to all individuals engaged in the illegal drug trade: we are watching, we are working, and we will get you. There is no place for illegal drugs in our communities, and we will not stop until our streets are safe and drug-free,” he said.

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