On May 21, 2023, two suspected drug traffickers, known only as 'Leony' and 'Bopak,' were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Batangas City, Philippines. The operation, conducted by the Police Regional Office 4A, took place around 12:44 a.m. in Barangay Sta. Clara. The suspects were apprehended after allegedly selling ₱10,000 worth of shabu (crystal meth) to an undercover operative. Upon their arrest, authorities discovered 42 heat-sealed plastic sachets containing a total of 209.74 grams of shabu, valued at ₱1,426,232 (approximately $25,000 USD) based on the Dangerous Drugs Board's valuation of ₱6,800 per gram. These individuals have been classified as high-value individuals (HVIs) on the police drug watchlist, which includes significant figures in drug trafficking. Following the arrests, Batangas police have initiated further investigations to identify the source of the drugs. The suspects are currently in police custody and face charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, which aims to combat illegal drug activities in the Philippines.