P5.3-Million Drug Bust: Two Students Arrested in Pasig City

Two students arrested in Pasig City, Philippines, for possession of over 5 million pesos worth of suspected shabu. The incident occurred on May 22, 2025, in Barangay Pinagbuhatan. According to the Eastern Police District, the two 18-year-old suspects were apprehended with approximately 700 grams of suspected shabu. The police presented evidence of the seized drugs during a press briefing. The suspects have not yet given a statement. They will be charged under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act. This case highlights the ongoing issue of drug trafficking in the Philippines and the efforts of law enforcement to combat it.