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3 drivers yield over P1-M shabu, firearm in Taytay

Published Jul 6, 2025 01:50 pm

At A Glance

  • A total of five sachets of suspected shabu, weighing approximately 150 grams and valued at P1,020,000, were seized from the suspects. Also confiscated were a mobile phone, various amounts of cash, and drug paraphernalia.
Authorities confiscated over P1 million worth of suspected shabu and a firearm from three drivers during a buy-bust operation in Taytay, Rizal, early Sunday, July 6.
The three men arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted in Taytay, Rizal. (Photo from PRO 4A)
The three men arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted in Taytay, Rizal. (Photo from PRO 4A)
The three men arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted in Taytay, Rizal. (Photo from PRO 4A)
The three men arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted in Taytay, Rizal. (Photo from PRO 4A)
The Police Regional Office 4A (PRO 4A) identified the suspects as “Bibidu,” 26, a taxi driver tagged as a high-value individual (HVI); “Balong,” 30, a delivery driver; and “Pusa,” 37, a tricycle driver.
The operation was conducted by the Taytay Municipal Police Station (MPS), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), in Barangay San Juan.
Authorities said the primary target, “Bibidu,” who was allegedly selling shabu, was immediately arrested following a transaction with a poseur-buyer.
“Pusa” and “Balong” were also arrested after being caught in the act of allegedly purchasing illegal drugs from the main target.
A total of five sachets of suspected shabu, weighing approximately 150 grams and valued at P1,020,000, were seized from the suspects. Also confiscated were a mobile phone, various amounts of cash, and drug paraphernalia.
Police also recovered a caliber .22 revolver with two rounds of ammunition from “Balong.”
All suspects are temporarily detained at the Fishport Custodial Facility of the Taytay MPS and will face charges for violations of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act).
PRO 4A Director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky expressed gratitude for the successful operation, calling it proof of their relentless campaign against illegal drugs in the region.
He also reminded the public not to hesitate to report and cooperate with authorities to ensure a safe and orderly community.
“Sa ating mga kababayan, ang inyong kapulisan ay nasa inyo ng mga telepono. Dial 911 at kami ay darating sa loob ng 5 minuto upang tugunan ang inyong pangangailangan at aksyunan ang anumang krimen sa inyong mga lugar (To our fellow citizens, your police force is just a call away. Dial 911 and we will respond within five minutes to address your concerns and act on any crime in your area),” he said.

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