CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Two suspected drug personalities were arrested and over ₱646,000 worth of suspected shabu was confiscated in separate anti-illegal drug operations conducted by Police Regional Office 10 (PRO10) in Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City.
The first operation took place on May 29, 2025, at around 11:51 PM in Barangay Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City. Operatives of Police Station 9–Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) arrested a 37-year-old suspect, identified only by the alias “Henry,” listed as a High-Value Individual and ranked Top 7 under “COPLAN SARSA” at the PNP/PDEA level.
Authorities said the suspect had a prior theft case in 2020 and was out on bail. He is reportedly unemployed and allegedly resorted to selling illegal drugs to sustain his livelihood. His live-in partner had also faced drug-related charges and was previously granted probation.
Seized during the operation were 10 heat-sealed plastic sachets containing an estimated 80 grams of suspected shabu, valued at around ₱544,000, along with drug paraphernalia.
A few hours later, on May 30, 2025, at around 12:15 AM, a separate buy-bust operation by personnel of Police Station 1–Iligan City Police Office (ICPO) led to the arrest of a 48-year-old carpenter, identified as alias “Baye Ambalong,” in Purok 1, Barangay Santiago, Iligan City.
Police recovered five heat-sealed sachets of suspected shabu weighing around 15 grams with an estimated street value of ₱102,000. Several drug paraphernalia and the marked ₱500 buy-bust money were also confiscated.
Both suspects are currently in police custody as authorities prepare to file appropriate charges.
PBGen Jaysen C. De Guzman, Regional Director of PRO10, lauded the efforts of the operating teams and emphasized the importance of coordinated operations in the ongoing anti-drug campaign.
“The success of these operations is a result of intensified intelligence-driven law enforcement and seamless inter-agency coordination. We will continue to pursue drug offenders relentlessly to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities,” De Guzman stated.
He also encouraged the public to report any suspicious activity in their communities to help sustain the momentum of the government’s anti-drug efforts.