12 drug suspects arrested in buy-bust operation in Makati; Php 200K worth of shabu seized

(Eagle News) – Twelve drug suspects were arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by Makati City Police Special Drug Enforcement Unit in Barangay Bangkal, Makati City on Monday night, January 14.

The arrested suspects were identified as Francis Petanas, Lexter Raguro, Binoy Martin,Gina Paderes, Carter Rapsing, Michael Malano, Ariel Doralta , Lorein Pabanil, Allan Paderes ,Romie Palon, Eduardo Faguro, and Elaiza Estacio.

During the operation, the authorities seized at least 24 large plastic sachets of crystal meth or “shabu” and other drug paraphernalia, with a street value of Php 200,000.

The suspects face charges of selling and possession of illegal drugs, a violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (with a report from Earlo Bringas)