04/10/2026
โฑ20.48-M ILLEGAL DRUGS SEIZED, 5 ARRESTED IN NATIONWIDE PNP BUSTS
The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., seized illegal drugs and controlled substances worth a combined โฑ20,482,056.00 and arrested five suspects as anti-drug operations across the country from October 1 to 3, 2026 yielded major recoveries of suspected shabu, ma*****na, Kush, and fentanyl-related substances.
The series of operations began with a major ma*****na seizure in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, where an 18-year-old Filipino female known by the alias โThaimieโ was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted from October 1 to 2. Police recovered approximately 27,730 grams of suspected ma*****na leaves valued at โฑ3,327,600.00 and 511 grams of Kush worth โฑ1,533,000.00, bringing the value of the seized drugs to โฑ4,913,400.00. A caliber .22 revolver, buy-bust money, and other non-drug items were also recovered.
The following day, October 2, brought a series of significant shabu seizures. In Brgy. Balugo, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, a 35-year-old Filipino male known by the alias โJohn,โ an identified high-value individual, was arrested with approximately 1,150 grams of suspected shabu valued at โฑ7,820,000.00.
In Iligan City, a 42-year-old Filipino male known by the alias โJohn Jeffryโ was arrested in Brgy. Santiago with approximately 133 grams of suspected shabu worth โฑ904,400.00. In Brgy. Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, another high-value individual, a 26-year-old Filipino male known by the alias โRich,โ was arrested with 157.32 grams of suspected shabu valued at โฑ1,069,776.00.
Also on October 2, authorities intercepted two parcels at a cargo facility in the Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The shipments originated from Shijiazhuang, China, and were sent by a trading company based in the same city to a consignee in the Philippines. Examination yielded approximately 4,190 milliliters of suspected 3-Methyl Butyryl Fentanyl valued at โฑ1,466,500.00 and 630 milliliters of suspected Fentanyl worth โฑ220,500.00, for a combined value of โฑ1,687,000.00. The operation was led by PDEA Region III.
The nationwide string of operations extended into October 3, when police in Brgy. Cuaming, Inabanga, Bohol, arrested a 38-year-old Filipino male known by the alias โCondring,โ an identified high-value individual, and seized approximately 601.1 grams of suspected shabu valued at โฑ4,087,480.00. Another high-value individual, a 57-year-old Filipino male known by the alias โJaime,โ eluded arrest and is the subject of manhunt operations.
PGEN Nartatez underscored the importance of sustained police action in disrupting the illegal drug trade and keeping dangerous substances away from communities.
โEvery successful seizure keeps dangerous substances away from our communities. We will remain focused on lawful enforcement, solid evidence, and holding those responsible accountable under the law,โ PGEN Nartatez said.
โHindi natin hahayaang maging transit point ng ipinagbabawal na gamot ang ating mga pamayanan. Kakasuhan at pananagutin natin ang mga lalabag sa batas sa pamamagitan ng disiplinado at lehitimong operasyon ng pulisya,โ he added.
The accomplishments reflect the PNP Focused Agenda, a framework that strengthens police service and translates priorities into results, particularly through Enhanced Managing Police Operations in the focused and lawful fight against illegal drugs.
As the PNP strengthens its efforts to disrupt illegal drug trafficking and protect communities under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of โBagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.โ
(PNP-PIO)