16/07/2026
PNP NETS 11 DRUG SUSPECTS, RECOVERS OVER โฑ19M WORTH OF SHABU IN NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS
The Philippine National Police (PNP) sustained its nationwide campaign against illegal drugs following a series of law enforcement operations conducted from July 15 to the early hours of July 16, 2026, resulting in the confiscation of more than 2.7 kilograms of suspected shabu with an estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of over โฑ19 million and the arrest of 11 drug suspects, including several identified as High-Value Individuals (HVIs).
The operations were carried out by police units in coordination with other law enforcement agencies in Regions 2, 4A, 5, 8, 10, and the National Capital Region.
Among the significant operations was the service of a warrant of arrest for a murder case in Alicia, Isabela, which led to the recovery of approximately one kilogram of suspected shabu valued at โฑ6.8 million, along with fi****ms and other pieces of evidence. In Camarines Sur, a joint anti-drug operation resulted in the arrest of three HVIs and the confiscation of around 550 grams of suspected shabu worth โฑ3.74 million.
Separate buy-bust operations in Iligan City, Batangas City, Manila, Tacloban City, and Naga City also led to the arrest of additional suspects and the seizure of suspected shabu weighing between 173 grams and 400 grams per operation.
All arrested individuals are now under police custody for the filing of appropriate charges, while the recovered evidence has been turned over for proper documentation and laboratory examination.
The successful operations form part of the PNP's continuing efforts under its Focused Agenda, particularly the Enhanced Managing Police Operations pillar, supporting the peace and order initiatives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. through intelligence-driven and coordinated law enforcement actions against illegal drugs.
Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief of the PNP, commended the operating units for their dedication and professionalism.
"Patuloy nating hahabulin ang mga sangkot sa ilegal na droga sa pamamagitan ng maayos, legal, at intelligence-driven na operasyon. Kasabay nito, nananatili nating iginagalang ang karapatan ng bawat indibidwal habang mahigpit na ipinapatupad ang batas," PGen Nartatez said.
The PNP remains committed to intensifying lawful anti-drug operations across the country as it continues to advance Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)
