14/06/2026
PNP SEIZES ₱13.6-M SUSPECTED SHABU, NABS THREE HVIs IN ZAMBOANGA BUY-BUST
The Philippine National Police (PNP) intensified its campaign against illegal drugs after operatives arrested three suspected drug personalities and seized approximately two kilograms of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of ₱13.6 million during a buy-bust operation in Zamboanga City on Saturday, June 13.
Arrested during the operation were alias "Mad," a 54-year-old male; alias "Sal," a 70-year-old male; and alias "Nik," a 34-year-old male. Authorities also recovered buy-bust money, cellular phones, bags, and other pieces of evidence believed to be connected to the illegal drug transaction.
The successful operation was carried out by personnel of the Zamboanga City Police Station 4, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and other operating units.
The accomplishment forms part of the PNP's intensified anti-illegal drug campaign under its Focused Agenda, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations, in support of the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to sustain law enforcement efforts against criminality while upholding the rule of law.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating teams for the successful operation and reiterated the organization's commitment to protecting communities from the harmful effects of illegal drugs.
"Hindi natin hahayaang makahanap ng puwang ang ilegal na droga sa ating mga komunidad. Ang bawat matagumpay na operasyon ay patunay na nananatiling matatag ang PNP sa pagtugis sa mga sangkot sa ilegal na gawain habang tinitiyak na ang bawat aksyon ay naaayon sa batas. Tuloy-tuloy ang ating trabaho dahil ang kaligtasan ng mamamayan ang ating pangunahing responsibilidad," said PGen Nartatez.
The confiscated suspected illegal drugs have been submitted for laboratory examination, while the arrested suspects remain under police custody pending the filing of appropriate charges before the court.
The PNP assures the public that it will continue strengthening intelligence-driven operations and partnerships with other law enforcement agencies as it advances the vision of Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, ensuring safer and more secure communities nationwide.
(PNP-PIO)