MANILA, Philippines — A drug suspect was arrested in Caloocan for alleged possession of over P300,000 worth of shabu on Saturday.
Jovanie Monis was nabbed in a sting launched by anti-narcotics agents in Bagong Silang, according to Northern Police District director Brig. Gen. Ponce Peñones Jr.
Police said they recovered two sachets of shabu valued at P340,000 from Monis.
The suspect was described as a high-value target, Peñones said.
Monis is being held by police on charges of violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.