Election Day Drug Bust Nets ₱500,000 in Shabu, Two Repeat Offenders Arrested

Two suspected drug pushers were arrested in Marikina and Rizal province on May 12, 2025, Election Day. Authorities confiscated over ₱500,000 worth of shabu. PCPT Julius Criste, Marikina City Police Station Chief, stated that the suspects were on a unified watchlist. One suspect, alyas "Bordek," was previously imprisoned in 2022 for a drug-related offense. Alyas "Enggol" also had a prior conviction in 2021. Both face new charges under Republic Act 9165. The successful operation highlights the ongoing efforts in combating illegal drug activities in the region. "We've been monitoring them for a while," said Criste, emphasizing the surveillance efforts that led to the arrests. The arrests send a strong message against drug trafficking.