Police seized more than ₱900,000 worth of illegal drugs in two separate buy-bust operations in Nueva Ecija.
The targets were a former police officer and a barker, both arrested in separate operations led by anti-drug units on November 18, 2025.
The first operation took place in Zone 5, Barangay Sto. Tomas, San Jose City, where authorities arrested a 43-year-old barker from Pasay City. Police recovered six sachets of shabu weighing 57.66 grams, valued at ₱382,088, along with ₱1,500 in marked money.
In Barangay Rizal, Santa Rosa, police arrested a 44-year-old former policeman who is listed as a high-value target. Seized from him were three plastic sachets containing around 75 grams of shabu worth ₱510,000, as well as boodle money used in the operation.
Both suspects are now detained and are facing charges. They have yet to issue statements.
