14/05/2026
PNP NETS ₱50.8M SHABU, 9 ARRESTED IN MULTI-REGION ILLEGAL DRUG OPERATIONS
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a series of successful anti-illegal drug operations conducted across several regions on May 12 to early May 13, 2026, resulting in the arrest of nine high value individuals and the seizure of approximately 7,470 grams of suspected shabu with a total standard drug price value of PhP50,796,000.00.
In Cavite (PRO 4A), operatives carried out a buy-bust operation in Dasmariñas City on May 12, 2026, leading to the arrest of three individuals. Authorities recovered around 300 grams of suspected shabu worth PhP2.04 million, along with buy-bust money and other non-drug items.
In Zamboanga City, a larger operation at a basement parking area of a commercial establishment in Brgy. Zone IV, yielded approximately 5,000 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of PhP34 million. Three individuals were arrested during the operation conducted by joint units from regional and national drug enforcement teams.
In Quezon City, a buy-bust operation in the vicinity of Sto. Domingo Church in Brgy. Sto. Domingo resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the confiscation of approximately 250 grams of suspected shabu valued at PhP1.7 million. Authorities also recovered a 9mm firearm with ammunition during the operation.
In Iloilo, another buy-bust operation in Pavia on May 12, 2026 led to the arrest of two legal-age Filipino individuals and the seizure of around 320 grams of suspected shabu worth PhP2.176 million.
In Cebu City, a buy-bust operation conducted on May 13, 2026 in Brgy. Duljo-Fatima led to the arrest of one legal-age Filipino individual and the seizure of approximately 1,600 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of PhP10.88 million.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating units for their sustained efforts, emphasizing that these achievements reflect the organization’s continued commitment to dismantling drug networks nationwide.
“Ang ating mga operatiba ay patuloy na nagsasagawa ng operasyon laban sa ilegal na droga. We are sending a clear message that the PNP remains relentless, tuloy-tuloy ang ating kampanya para sa mas ligtas na komunidad,” he said.
These accomplishments are aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda under Enhanced Managing Police Operations, reinforcing intelligence-driven and coordinated field actions against illegal drugs.
All arrested individuals and seized pieces of evidence are now under the custody of respective operating units for proper documentation and filing of appropriate charges.
The PNP reaffirmed its commitment to sustain intensified law enforcement operations nationwide under the banner of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)