Two suspects were arrested with over 100 grams of suspected shabu, estimated to be worth more than P700,000 in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Anolid, Mangaldan, Pangasinan.

Both individuals also tested positive for drugs.

“Ito [kung] titingnan natin yung background considered na street level individual ito, pero kung titingnan yung nakuha natin sakanila [na suspected shabu] is malaki yung volume,” PLTCOL. Roldan Cabatan, Chief of Mangaldan Police Station, said.

The operation was conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

In a separate operation in Barangay Puelay, Villasis, Pangasinan, the PNP seized suspected shabu worth around P7,000 from the residence of a known drug personality.

The suspect also had previous drug-related cases.

“Naka-prepare na yung ating case folder para mai-file ‘yung kaso. Hinihintay na lang ‘yung result ng crime lab,” PMAJ. Allan Serquiña, Chief of Villasis Police Station, said.

All individuals affected are facing charges for violating Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002.