CLOSE to 10 grams worth P68,000 of substance believed to be shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) were confiscated in a drug bust Wednesday, May 22.

Anti-narcotics agents arrested Matty Yanes, 38, a resident of Dominican Hill in Baguio City.

Seized from Yanes were 12 sachets of illegal drugs and a cellular phone.

Yanes will be charged with violation of Republic Act 9165, or The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said Yanes has been considered a high-value target pusher operating in Baguio City. (SunStar Baguio)