KORONADAL CITY – A 27-year-old woman was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by authorities in Barangay General Paulino Santos, Koronadal City, on June 3, 2025, as part of the intensified anti-drug campaign of Police Regional Office 12 (PRO 12).
The joint operation was carried out by the Koronadal City Police Station, 1st South Cotabato Provincial Mobile Force Company, and the Regional Intelligence Division 12. The suspect, known by the alias “Ging-ging,” is a resident of the area.
Seized from her possession were three sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated total weight of 10.5 grams and a street value of ₱71,400, based on the National Standard Drug Price. Authorities also recovered the ₱500 marked money used in the operation.
The suspect and the confiscated items were brought to the Koronadal City Police Station for proper documentation and disposition.
“This arrest is a clear message to those who continue to defy the law. We are resolute in our campaign against illegal drugs. I commend the dedication of our operating teams for their swift and coordinated action in keeping our communities safe,” said PBGEN Arnold P. Ardiente, Regional Director of PRO 12.
Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the momentum in the campaign against illegal drugs in the region.