Drug bust turns into gunfight in Cavite

Two armed drug suspects were arrested after they attacked the police during a buy-bust operation in General Mariano Alvarez (GMA), Cavite, on Tuesday night, July 21, 2026. INQUIRER files LUCENA CITY – Two armed drug suspects were arrested after they attacked the police during a buy-bust operation in General Mariano Alvarez (GMA), Cavite, on Tuesday night. The Calabarzon police on Wednesday said the suspects, identified only by their aliases “Biboy” and “Reca,” allegedly realized that they were dealing with undercover officers after the transaction in Barangay F. De Castro at around 8:15 p.m. They reportedly fled aboard their vehicle while firing their handguns at the pursuing police officers who managed to intercept them following a brief chase. No injuries were reported on either side during the exchange of gunfire. Article continues after this advertisement READ: 2 alleged armed drug pushers nabbed in Cavite buy-bust Recovered from the suspects were a Beretta 9mm pistol loaded with four live rounds and one fired cartridge; a .38 caliber revolver containing five live rounds and one spent cartridge; suspected shabu (crystal meth) valued at around P34,000; and dried marijuana leaves worth approximately P1,800. The police also confiscated the suspect’s getaway car, which they believed is also being used in their illegal drug business./coa Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.