Drug suspect killed in Quezon City shootout

MANILA, Philippines — A man police tagged as the second most notorious drug pusher in Quezon City was killed in an alleged shootout with lawmen on Tuesday.

Criscamar Simos reportedly pulled out a handgun during a drug sting after sensing the buyer was a policeman, according to Col. Ronnie Montejo, acting director of the Quezon City Police District.

The shootout took place in Barangay Sta. Monica at around 11:30 p.m., Montejo said.

A .38 caliber revolver and eight sachets of shabu were recovered from the suspect.