Haring Manggi Arrested Over Illegal Drug Possession

Filipino rapper-vlogger Haring Manggi was arrested over possession of illegal drugs in Imus, Cavite, according to an announcement by Pasay City police today (November 15).

As per reporting by ABS-CBN News, the rapper, whose real name is Daniel Naguit, was arrested yesterday afternoon outside a mall in Imus, Cavite.

The report quoted Police Colonel Byron Tabernilla, officer-in-charge of the Pasay City Police Station, who said Naguit was “arrested in relation to the possession of illegal drugs” following a meet-up with an informant who posed as a buyer.

The warrant of arrest for Naguit was released on December 27, 2021, according to Tabernilla. As of publishing, the rapper, who also goes by Miguelito Malakas, is currently detained.

Tabernilla also said to the press that Naguit was charged with violating the Republic Act 9165, or the Philippines’ Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.

This is a developing story.