Manila, July 8 -- Anti-drug operatives have arrested seven individuals, including four high-value individuals (HVI), and seized more than PHP8 million worth of illegal drugs in a separate operations in the cities of Marikina, Pasay and Cebu, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday.

In a statement, PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Edwin Quilates said HVIs Jolly, 27; Mark, 27; and Ashley, 21, were arrested during a buy-bust operation along Champaca Street., Marikina Heights, Marikina City around 4:20 a.m. Tuesday.

Quilates said the operatives seized 3,239 grams of suspected marijuana kush, and 30 grams of marijuana dried leaves with an estimated value of PHP4.86 million and other non-drug evidence.

The sus...