On August 1, 2024, 2 drug targets were collared in a but-bust operation of the EPD DEU operatives at Brgy. Sta. Lucia, Pasig City. Four (4) pieces of heat-sealed sachets containing suspected shabu weighing more or less 23.2 grams was confiscated from the said operation.

According to the report, the suspects were identified as alias “Tata”, 48 yrs. old and alias “Emar”, 33 yrs. old, both resident of the said barangay.

The suspects were informed of the nature of their arrest and were apprised of the constitutional rights in a dialect known to them.
Markings and inventories of seized drug related evidence were conducted at the actual place of occurrence in the presence of a Brgy. Official and media representative.

Thereafter, the suspects were brought to DDEU office for proper documentation. Likewise, confiscated illegal drug evidence were also turned over to EPD Forensic Group Unit for further analysis.
Criminal charges for Violation of R.A. 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 were filed against them. Currently, suspects are detained at Pasig CPS Custodial Facility for proper disposition.####