Cops Arrest Sari-Sari Store Owners for Charging P1,000/Bottle of Soft Drink & Allegedly Selling Illegal Drugs
Three women who owned a sari-sari store in Taguig City were arrested for allegedly using their store as a front for selling illegal drugs.
During a raid conducted by the Southern Police District-Drug Enforcement Unit (SPD-DEU) at the store located in Barangay Central Signal, Taguig City, four sachets of suspected shabu with a street value of P680,000 were seized.
According to authorities, the suspects had been using their sari-sari store as a front for drug dealing for the past two years.
“Nagbebenta sila ng mga iba’t ibang items kagaya ng softdrinks, ng ice candy. Magtataka ka mag-aabot ‘yung parokyano ng P1,000 pero ang binili niya lang isang bote ng softdrinks. ‘Yun pala may kasama na ‘tong ilegal na droga sa ilalim,” explained Police Brigadier General Kirby John Kraft, SPD District Director.
The SPD is currently investigating the source of the drugs and whether other groups are employing similar modus operandi. “Mapanganib po ito kasi nagagamit na nila ‘yung isang lehitimong tindahan sa pagbebenta ng ilegal na droga,” added Kraft.
Efforts are underway to obtain statements from the arrested individuals, who have already been inquested for violating the Dangerous Drugs Act, according to reports.
The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against illegal drug trade and the need for authorities to remain vigilant in identifying and apprehending those involved in such activities.
It also highlights the importance of community cooperation in reporting suspicious activities and supporting law enforcement agencies in their efforts to maintain peace and order.
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