Ex-comedian busted for illegal drugs

Police said former comedian Ritchie ‘D Horsie (Ritchie Reyes in real life), 52, of Project 6, was arrested during a raid at a suspected drug den on Tagumpay street in Project 4 at about 3:50 p.m. last Tuesday.

Seized from Reyes, according to Police Officer 2 Gerry Barrientos of the CPD-Station 8, were five sachets allegedly containing shabu crystals, a tooter containing alleged traces of marijuana.

Reyes starred in several TV sitcoms and movies during the ’80s.

Also arrested with Reyes was Raymar Villamin, 24, P. Tuazon street, Project 4.

The alleged shabu and drug paraphernalia are now in the custody of the Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory in Camp Crame.

Police said Reyes and Villamin have been slapped with possession of illegal drugs before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office. Bail for their temporary liberty was set at P200,000 each. – Mike Frialde