TAGOLOAN, Misamis Oriental (July 14, 2025) — Police authorities arrested two individuals and seized over P884,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Tagoloan Municipal Police Station in Barangay Sta. Ana in the early hours of Sunday.
The operation, carried out around 1:04 AM, led to the arrest of alias “Aiza,” 46, a utility worker, and alias “JJ,” 37, who is jobless—both residents of the area. A third suspect, identified as alias “Jose,” 48, evaded arrest and remains at large.
According to police, the primary target of the operation was “Jose,” believed to be the husband of “Aiza.” “JJ” is reportedly in a relationship with “Jose’s” daughter. All three suspects are said to be first-time offenders.
Seized during the buy-bust were 14 sachets of suspected shabu weighing approximately 130 grams, valued at P884,000 based on the Dangerous Drugs Board’s Standard Drug Price. Authorities also recovered various drug paraphernalia and a P500 bill used as marked money in the operation.
The arrested suspects are now under the custody of the Tagoloan Municipal Police Station. Charges have been filed against “Aiza” and “Jose” for violating Sections 5 and 11 of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, while “JJ” faces additional charges under Section 12 of the same law.
Police Brigadier General Rolindo M. Suguilon, Regional Director of Police Regional Office 10, praised the swift action of the Tagoloan police.
“I commend the operatives of Tagoloan MPS for their swift and effective action. This successful operation is a clear message to those involved in the illegal drug trade that we are serious in our fight,” said PBGEN Suguilon. “We will continue to work relentlessly to protect our communities and uphold the rule of law.”
An investigation is ongoing to locate and apprehend the at-large suspect.