Authorities have arrested two high-value drug targets in separate operations in San Fernando City, La Union.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and local police identified one of the suspect as “Julz,” a 30-year-old resident of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur. He was caught inside an apartelle.

Authorities seized over P10,000 worth of suspected shabu, drug paraphernalia, and the buy-bust money used in the operation.

Earlier on April 7, a suspect, known as “Ewoks,” was apprehended during a search warrant operation.

The 39-year-old resident of Barangay Poro had been arrested in 2021 previously for a similar case but was released through a plea bargaining agreement.

During the operation, authorities recovered over P20,000 worth of shabu, a .38 caliber gun, and bullets.

Both suspects are facing charges.

They are currently detained at the PDEA Regional Office 1 jail facility and have yet to release statements.