CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10) reported the arrest of two drug suspects in separate operations in Iligan City and Lanao del Norte on September 27, 2025, which yielded an estimated ₱612,000 worth of suspected shabu.
At around 7:20 a.m., joint operatives of Tubod Municipal Police Station, Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit–Lanao del Norte (PDEU-LDN), and Provincial Intelligence Unit–Lanao del Norte (PIU-LDN) served a search warrant at Purok-11, Malingao, Tubod. The operation led to the arrest of alias “Brad,” a 46-year-old farmer.
Authorities confiscated 13 heat-sealed sachets of suspected shabu weighing around 20 grams, valued at ₱136,000, along with various drug paraphernalia. The suspect is now under the custody of Tubod MPS.
Later that evening, at around 7:36 p.m., the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit (RPDEU) Team 3 Iligan, in coordination with PDEA RO-10 Iligan/LDN, RIU-10, and Police Station 2 of Iligan City Police Office, carried out a buy-bust operation at Zone Kaugmaran, Barangay Suarez, Iligan City.
The entrapment led to the arrest of alias “Kyle,” 22, a resident of the area. Seized from him were five sachets of suspected shabu weighing about 70 grams with an estimated value of ₱476,000, along with a coin pouch, a necklace with an improvised pipe and knife, a mobile phone, ₱300 cash, and a marked ₱500 buy-bust bill. He is currently detained at PS-2, ICPO, while the confiscated evidence was turned over to the Iligan City Forensic Unit for examination.
Both suspects will face charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
PRO-10 Regional Director PBGen Rolindo M. Suguilon lauded the success of the operations, citing the importance of teamwork in combating illegal drugs.
“These operations highlight the strong collaboration of our units and partner agencies in pursuing our fight against illegal drugs. I commend the dedication of our personnel for the successful anti-drug operation. Keep up the good work,” Suguilon said.
He also urged the public to remain vigilant and support law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities in their communities.