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4 nabbed in Mabalacat drug bust

Princess Clea Arcellaz

AGENTS of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Pampanga and Mabalacat City police on Thursday, February 3, 2022, nabbed four suspected illegal drug users during an entrapment operation launched in Mabalacat City.

The arrested suspects were identified as Luisito Maristela, 35; Eduard Naca, 39; Mark Jay Sanchez, 39; and Tyron Dizon, 36.

A suspected drug den where the suspects were reportedly conducting their illegal activities was likewise dismantled during the operation.

A total of six sachets of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) weighing 12 grams and with an estimated street value of P81,600 were confiscated during the operation, along with assorted drug paraphernalia, and the buy-bust money.

Charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed against the arrested suspects.

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