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Two former drug offenders arrested in Lucena City drug bust
Police in Lucena City have arrested two individuals with prior drug convictions after separate undercover operations yielded more than P159,000 worth of suspected methamphetamine on Saturday.
LSN Philippines ·
LUCENA CITY—The Lucena City Police Department conducted two separate buy-bust operations on Saturday, October 10, resulting in the arrest of two drug offenders with previous convictions.
The first arrest occurred at 1:03 p.m. when an undercover drug enforcement unit operative, posing as a drug user, successfully apprehended a 31-year-old suspect following an alleged drug transaction. The operation resulted in the seizure of suspected crystal methamphetamine, locally known as shabu.
A second drug offender was similarly arrested in a separate sting operation conducted by the same unit during the day. Combined, the two operations yielded more than P159,000 worth of the illegal substance.
Both suspects are currently in police custody pending further investigation and processing of charges. The operations are part of ongoing anti-drug efforts by the Lucena City Police Department to combat illegal drug trafficking in the city.