12/11/2026
mabuhay PNP.
𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄
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𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐋𝐈; 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐏𝟑𝟎𝟑𝐊 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐮
Camp Col. Rafael C. Rodriguez, Libertad, Butuan City — The continuing aggressive campaign of the PNP Caraga against illegal drugs resulted in the arrest of a newly identified street-level individual (SLI) and the confiscation of PhP303,960.00 worth of suspected shabu following the implementation of a search warrant in Purok 5B, Brgy. Baan Riverside, Butuan City, today, November 11.
PBGen Rolindo M. Suguilon, Regional Director of Police Regional Office (PRO) 13, reported the arrest of alias “Tayo,” 39, at his residence by personnel of the Drug Enforcement Unit of Butuan City Police Station 1, together with the Agusan del Norte Maritime Police Station, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 13.
The operation was conducted by virtue of a search warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court, 10th Judicial Region, Branch 33, Butuan City, for violations of Sections 11 and 12, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Confiscated during the operation were heat-sealed plastic sachets containing suspected shabu weighing 44.7 grams, an improvised drug paraphernalia consisting of a blue disposable lighter with an inserted needle, and a black digital weighing scale.
“This successful operation demonstrates PNP Caraga's continuing resolve to protect the region from the threats of illegal drugs, strengthen inter-agency enforcement efforts, and ensure that our communities remain safe and free from the dangers of illegal drugs. We encourage the public to support the efforts of the PNP by reporting illegal drug activities to the nearest police station,” PBGen Suguilon stated.
