P81.6-M suspected shabu seized in Taguig; 2 suspects nabbed –NCRPO

Authorities on Friday seized P81.6 million worth of suspected shabu, one of the biggest bulks of shabu confiscated by the Taguig City l police in a buy-bust operation.

According to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), suspects Ryan Labandaria and Ervyn Querubin were arrested after trying to shoot it out with the cops. 

Labandaria reportedly pulled out a firearm and pointed it at the under-cover agent, prompting other police operatives to shoot.

The suspects tried to escape using getaway vehicle, but were apprehended. They were brought to the hospital for medical treatment.

Authorities seized 12 large packs of substance wrapped in Chinese tea bag packaging with an estimated weight of around 12 kilograms of suspected shabu, buy-bust money of P1 million, one Toyota Altis, one Nissan Navarra, one caliber 45 handgun, one KG9 submachine gun, and one extra banana-type magazine.

All seized evidence was handed to the RSOG-NCRPO, but the suspected drugs will be brought to the PNP Crime Lab for examination.

"This accomplishment is reflective of Team NCRPO's dedication and unwavering support of the marching order of the President and the Chief, PNP to cleanse the Metro from proliferation of illegal drugs,"  NCRPO Regional Director Police Major General Debold Sinas said.

"With the largest amount of shabu busted by Team NCRPO so far this year, we have also minimized its possibility of destroying the lives and future of our fellowmen," he added. —Joahna Lei Casilao/LBG, GMA News