Wao, Lanao del Sur – April 6, 2025 — Two drug suspects were arrested during a law enforcement operation conducted by the Wao Municipal Police Station (MPS) along the National Highway in Purok 7, Barangay East Kili-kili, Wao, Lanao del Sur late evening of April 6.
The checkpoint operation, carried out at around 10:30 PM, led to the apprehension of two individuals, both residents of Sitio Kampo 2, Barangay Park Area, Wao. Confiscated from the suspects were one solar-powered plastic bulb that concealed a heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu weighing approximately 0.01 gram, with an estimated street value of PHP 680. Authorities also recovered two pieces of crumpled aluminum foil and a blue Yamaha XTZ 125 motorcycle bearing plate number 114KVE.
According to the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), the seized illegal drugs and other pieces of evidence were brought to the Wao MPS for proper documentation and safekeeping. The suspects were taken to the Wao District Hospital for medical examination before being detained at the Wao Police Station.
Provincial Director Police Colonel Robert S. Daculan lauded the personnel of Wao MPS for their vigilance and dedication in the successful conduct of the checkpoint operation.
“This is part of our intensified efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal drugs and maintain peace and order in the province,” PCOL Daculan stated.
Authorities are preparing charges against the suspects in violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165).