MANILA, Philippines - A nephew of former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Moslemen Macarambong was arrested on Thursday night for illegal drugs.
Armed with a search warrant issued by a Manila court, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) officers raided the house of businessman Sohayle Babao on Amatista Street in San Andres, Manila.
Authorities found sachets of methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu, inside the house.
PDEA Director Wilkins Villanueva said Babao is a shabu major supplier. He added that the suspect sources the illegal drugs straight from mainland China.
Tension erupted during the operation after several of Babao's friends rushed to the area to prevent his arrest.
PDEA had to seek help from the Manila Police District to prevent an outbreak of violence.
Villanueva described Babao as a "Robin Hood" in the area. He said the suspect helps people in need.
Macarambong also went to Babao's house. However, he did not get involved and allowed PDEA agents to arrest his nephew. - Report from Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
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