Manila: Police arrested five drug suspects and seized PHP8 million worth of illegal drugs in separate operations in Metro Manila and Pampanga over the weekend. In a press release on Sunday, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported the arrest of a 40-year-old drug suspect during a buy-bust in Barangay 513, Sampaloc, Manila.

According to Philippines News Agency, authorities confiscated 44 kilograms of suspected dried marijuana valued at PHP5.28 million, along with buy-bust money and a sack used to conceal the drugs. In Pampanga, Police Regional Office-3 (Central Luzon) Director Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said four suspects, including a high-value individual, were apprehended in Barangay Cabetican, Bacolor.

Confiscated items included 402 grams of shabu worth PHP2.73 million, firearms, ammunition, and a vehicle. All the arrested suspects are facing drug and other related charges.

Both police officials assured continued efforts to combat illegal drugs and urged the public’s cooperation in reporting suspicious activities.