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Two arrested as Philippine police seize P115,600 in drugs in Taguig
Police in the Philippines arrested two men and recovered approximately P115,600 worth of suspected methamphetamine during a drug enforcement operation in Taguig City. The bust was conducted by local authorities on Tuesday evening.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Two individuals face drug-related charges following a controlled buy-bust operation in Taguig City that netted a significant cache of suspected methamphetamine, police said Wednesday.
The operation was conducted at approximately 8:10 p.m. Tuesday in Barangay Tanya by the Taguig City Police Station's Station Drug Enforcement Unit. Officers recovered about P115,600 worth of the illegal substance during the enforcement action.
The arrested suspects remain in police custody as authorities prepare formal charges. The operation was part of ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to combat illegal drug trafficking in Metro Manila.
Further details regarding the identities of the suspects and additional circumstances surrounding the arrest were not immediately disclosed. The case is currently being processed by the Taguig City Police Station.