Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported that the target of the buy-bust operation, identified only as alias "DJ Kar," 26 years old, single, and a disc jockey, was arrested after he allegedly sold one small tape-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing four suspected methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as "ecstasy," valued at ₱14,000 to a PDEA operative acting as a poseur-buyer.
Also arrested were the alleged drug den maintainer and bar owner, identified only as alias "Edward"; the alleged drug den employees, identified only as aliases "Ryan," "Harvey," and "Raul"; and the alleged drug den visitors, identified only as aliases "Vince," "Nathan," "Agatha," "Destin," "Marl," and "Kaito."
Seized during the operation were 65 marijuana vape cartridges, two 500-mL bottles containing suspected diluted ecstasy, assorted drug paraphernalia, and the marked buy-bust money. The total estimated value of the seized illegal drugs was ₱255,000.
The arrested individuals will face appropriate charges for violation of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, as amended.
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