LUCENA CITY, Philippines – Police arrested two suspected drug pushers in separate buy-bust operations in Candelaria town in Quezon province, police said.
Local drug enforcement unit collared tricycle driver Isagani Pagcaliwagan, 39, after he sold shabu (crystal meth) to an undercover police officer in Barangay Pahinga Norte at about 3 a.m. Tuesday, Colonel Audio Madrideo, Quezon police chief, said in a report.
Authorities seized P2,240 worth of shabu from the suspect.
Earlier, anti-illegal drug operatives also busted Sherwin Predilla, 39, in another sting operation in Barangay Mangilag Sur around 10:30 p.m. Monday.
Predilla yielded shabu valued at P3,740 in the streets.
The suspects are now detained at the local police station jail and are facing charges for violation of RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002.