By MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A woman working as a manicurist was arrested on Friday night, August 22, 2025, after authorities seized approximately ₱17 million worth of suspected shabu in a joint buy-bust operation in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City.
Investigations revealed that she was capable of distributing at least 8 kilograms of illegal drugs each month, earning ₱10,000 per kilo in commission. She reportedly distributed drugs across several localities in Cebu.
The buy-bust operation was conducted at around 11:08 PM along M. Logarta Street in Barangay Subangdaku. It was led by the MCPO City Drug Enforcement Unit, in coordination with several regional units including the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Regional Intelligence Division 7, and Drug Enforcement Group 7.
