By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan

DRUG HAUL. The suspected shabu, valued at PHP28.5 million, seized during a buy-bust in Parañaque City on Wednesday (April 9, 2025). One suspect was killed in an ensuing gunfight while three others were arrested. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan)

MANILA – Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives seized suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP28.5 million during a buy-bust operation in Parañaque City on Wednesday, which resulted in the death of one suspect and the arrest of three others.

In a statement Thursday, the anti-narcotics body said the suspects, with aliases Lala, Allan, and Binny, were nabbed during the operation in Barangay San Antonio at about 5 p.m.

Another suspect, alias Sady, was killed while four PDEA agents were wounded in the ensuing gunfight.

Seized from the operation were 4.2 kg. of suspected shabu, a vehicle, mobile phones, buy-bust money, identification cards, drug paraphernalia, a firearm, ammunition, and several documents.

The arrested suspects will face charges for violation of Sections 5 and 11 of Article II of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The wounded PDEA agents were brought to the hospital for medical treatment. (PNA)