CAMP OLIVAS, Pampamga—Central Luzon operatives seized P544,000 worth of shabu from four arrested drug peddlers in two separate anti-illegal drug operations in Bataan and Olongapo City on Wednesday.

Region 3 Police Director PBGen Jose Hidalgo Jr. said that police elements in Olongapo  City arrested two individuals in a buy-bust operation at around 9:55 pm in Barangay Kalaklan and seized 55 grams of alleged shabu worth P374,000.

Simultaneously, joint efforts by Orion, Bataan police led to the seizure of 25 grams of suspected shabu worth P170,000 at around 9:30 pm in Barangay Calungusan Orion, Bataan .

The arrested suspects will face charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Hidalgo warned illegal drug users and traders, emphasizing the relentless use of necessary and legal strategies to eliminate illegal substances from communities.