CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Two suspected drug personalities were arrested in a joint buy-bust operation that yielded an estimated ₱1,020,000 worth of suspected shabu in Punta Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City, in the early hours of August 13, 2025.
Operatives from the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 10 (RPDEU 10) Team 2, together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – Regional Special Enforcement Team 10 (PDEA RSET 10), City Intelligence Unit (CIU), COCPO Police Station 5 – Macabalan, PDEG SOU 10, and RIU-10, carried out the operation at around 1:52 a.m.
The suspects, identified by their aliases as “Ayan,” 38, and “Margaux,” 28, both residents of Macabalan, were apprehended after transacting with an undercover operative. Authorities said “Ayan” had a prior arrest for illegal drugs and is currently under probation. He is allegedly a known supplier catering to numerous clients in the area. His live-in partner “Margaux” is accused of conspiring with him in his illegal activities.
Confiscated from the suspects were three heat-sealed sachets containing around 150 grams of suspected shabu, a marked ₱1,000 bill used in the buy-bust, and various drug paraphernalia.
The duo is now detained at the Maharlika Custodial Facility. The seized drugs will be sent to the Regional Forensic Unit 10 for examination. Authorities are preparing to file charges against the suspects: “Ayan” for violations of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and “Margaux” for violation of Section 5 of the same law.
Police Regional Office 10 (PRO10) Regional Director PBGEN Rolindo M. Suguilon praised the operatives for the successful operation.
“Indeed, this achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to intensify anti-illegal drug operations in Northern Mindanao. Let this serve as a strong warning to those who continue to engage in the drug trade — we will relentlessly pursue and bring you to justice,” Suguilon said.
He also urged the public to continue cooperating with authorities by reporting suspicious activities in their communities.