05/10/2026
THREE ARRESTED AS PNP OPERATIONS KEEP NEARLY ₱14-M WORTH OF ILLEGAL DRUGS OFF COMMUNITIES
Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), police units in Davao Region and Kalinga conducted separate anti-illegal drug operations on October 3, 2026, resulting in the arrest of three suspects, the recovery of approximately 486 grams of suspected shabu, and the destruction of 50,250 fully grown ma*****na plants.
The suspected shabu recovered in Davao Region had a combined Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱3.3048 million, while the ma*****na plants uprooted in Kalinga had an SDP of ₱10.5 million.
In Digos City, Davao del Sur, police arrested one suspect and recovered approximately 306 grams of suspected shabu with an SDP of ₱2.0808 million. Another operation in Davao City resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of approximately 180 grams of suspected shabu with an SDP of ₱1.224 million. Two other suspects remain at large and are subject to continuing follow-up operations.
In Tinglayan, Kalinga, police personnel uprooted and destroyed approximately 50,250 fully grown ma*****na plantswith an SDP of ₱10.5 million.
Overall, the operations accounted for a combined reported SDP of ₱13.8048 million, reflecting the continuing police effort to prevent illegal drugs from reaching communities and to address activities connected to their supply.
Chief PNP PGen Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the results show the importance of acting quickly when reliable information becomes available.
“Kapag may reliable information, hindi natin dapat pinatatagal. We have to act, coordinate, and do the job properly. The goal is simple—to stop illegal drugs before they reach our communities. That is what our police units should continue doing: stay alert, work together, and always operate within the law,” PGen Nartatez said.
The operations are part of the PNP’s Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), which strengthens the use of information, coordination, and focused police action in addressing threats to public safety. These efforts complement the peace and order priorities of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
The PNP will continue to conduct lawful and coordinated anti-illegal drug operations while observing due process and the rights of all persons involved. Through “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman,” the PNP remains committed to protecting communities through responsive and responsible police service.
(PNP-PIO)