SULTAN KUDARAT – In a significant crackdown against illegal drug activities, joint operatives from the Isulan Municipal Police Station (MPS) and the Sultan Kudarat Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (SKPDEU/PIU) successfully conducted a drug bust operation in Purok Landerio, Barangay Kalawag II, Isulan, on February 18, 2025. The operation led to the arrest of a high-value individual (HVI) involved in drug trafficking.
Authorities seized two sachets of suspected shabu, weighing approximately 15 grams, with a Standard Drug Price (SDP) estimated at P102,000.00. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed pending further investigation, was immediately taken into custody.
The confiscated illegal substances and other evidence were turned over to the SKPDEU/PIU for proper documentation and disposition. Law enforcement officials are currently preparing a criminal complaint against the suspect for violations of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Provincial Director PCOL Bernard L. Lao commended the personnel involved in the operation, emphasizing that the arrest significantly disrupts the local drug supply chain. He reaffirmed the police force’s commitment to intensifying anti-illegal drug efforts in Sultan Kudarat to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
Authorities encourage the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to illegal drugs, reinforcing the community’s role in the ongoing campaign against drug-related crimes.