2 women nabbed for drugs

MANILA, Philippines — Two women were arrested in a drug sting in Barangay 5, Caloocan yesterday morning.

Police confiscated 77 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu with a street value of P523,600 from the suspects, identified only as Pinky, 54, and Lucel, 46, according to city police chief Col. Ruben Lacuesta.

The suspects face charges of possession and sale of illegal drugs before the Caloocan prosecutor’s office.