MARAWI CITY — Authorities arrested two alleged drug dealers and seized more than P2 million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation Friday in Barangay Matampay, police said.
The suspects were identified as “Nasser,” 31, a married driver from Barangay Raya Guiamba, Marawi City, and “Asripa,” 30, a resident of Barangay Bagoenged, Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur.
Police recovered three packets containing about 299.4 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of P2,035,920. They also seized P1,000 in marked money, 499 pieces of P1,000 boodle money and other evidence.
The suspects are in the custody of the Marawi City police and will be charged with violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act 9165).