Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 21) Government operatives seized some 8.5 kilograms of crystal meth or shabu amounting to 58 million in a drug bust in Imus, Cavite, the Manila Police District said Monday.
Five suspects were arrested during the police operation conducted on Saturday.
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno presented the suspects at a news conference. They were identified by MPD as Tamano Daud, 41; Ismael Daud, 24; Norma Maguid, 36; Bainor Maguid, 23; and Omar Redia, 42.
“It was revealed that the suspects were members of the Tamano Drug Group distributing illegal drugs in Metro Manila, Quezon City and Rizal Province linked to Montessir Sabal,” MPD chief Leo Francisco said in a press statement.
In a text message to CNN Philippines, the MPD clarified this refers to Montasir Sabal, the former mayor of Talitay, Maguindanao. The ex-mayor, also identified by authorities as having links to the illegal drug trade, was fatally shot by police last Thursday after he allegedly tried to escape while being taken to Camp Crame in Quezon City.
Redia, who introduced himself as a hairdresser during the press briefing, denied involvement in the crime, saying he thought the four others were merely in the business of buying and selling cars. CNN Philippines is requesting comment from the other suspects or their lawyer.
Officials said the five suspects will face charges for violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act, as well as for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
The drug bust was jointly conducted by the MPD, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Cavite Provincial Police Office and the Imus Municipal Police Station.
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