Photo courtesy of PDEA Calabarzon.
Authorities apprehended two high-value drug suspects in General Trias, Cavite during a buy-bust operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional (PDEA) Office 4A Special Enforcement Teams 1 and 2, together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Unit-Cavite.
The operation took place on March 9, 2026, at around 6:00 p.m. in Barangay Biclatan, where officers arrested the suspects identified as alias Hash Haily, 22, and alias Mskushlyn, 21, both residents of the city.
Officials recovered about 6,200 grams of suspected dried marijuana leaves, seeds, and stalks from the duo, with an estimated value of Php 744,000.
Four suspected marijuana plants were also seized, along with cash used in the buy-bust operation, as authorities secured evidence for the case.
The suspects will face charges for violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, specifically Section 5 for sale of dangerous drugs, Section 11 for possession, and Section 16 for cultivation.
The PDEA and Philippine National Police (PNP) emphasized that the arrests form part of ongoing efforts to dismantle local drug networks and reduce illegal drug supply in the region.
Authorities said the operation was carefully coordinated to ensure the safety of both law enforcement personnel and the surrounding community.
The case will be filed with the proper court, and further investigation is underway to determine possible links of the suspects to other illegal drug activities in Cavite and nearby areas.