Drug Trafficker Arrested with P204,000 Worth of Shabu and Firearm in Antipolo City
Drug suspect nabbed with P204,000 ‘shabu,’ gun in Antipolo City

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An alleged drug trafficker, identified as 'Christopher,' was arrested in Antipolo City, Rizal, during a buy-bust operation. Authorities seized six sachets of shabu valued at P204,000 and an unlicensed firearm. The suspect is facing charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and for illegal possession of a firearm.
- 01The suspect sold P8,000 worth of shabu to an undercover officer in Barangay Cupang.
- 02Authorities seized approximately 30 grams of shabu, valued at P204,000 based on the Dangerous Drugs Board's valuation.
- 03The suspect was found in possession of a caliber .45 pistol with seven bullets.
- 04Christopher is known as a street-level drug pusher in the area.
- 05Some drug syndicates reportedly arm their dealers and provide them with free drugs for personal use.
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In a significant operation, police in Antipolo City, Rizal, arrested an alleged drug trafficker named 'Christopher' during a buy-bust operation on Wednesday night. The operation took place in Barangay Cupang, where Christopher allegedly sold P8,000 worth of shabu (crystal meth) to an undercover officer. Following the transaction, authorities recovered six heat-sealed plastic sachets containing approximately 30 grams of shabu, valued at P204,000 according to the Dangerous Drugs Board's standards. Additionally, police found an unlicensed caliber .45 pistol loaded with seven bullets during a body search of the suspect. Christopher, identified as a street-level drug pusher, is now in police custody and will face charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and for illegal possession of a firearm. Reports indicate that some drug syndicates equip their dealers with firearms for protection and offer free drugs as incentives for personal use.
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The arrest of a known drug pusher may disrupt local drug trafficking activities in Antipolo City, contributing to community safety.
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