CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Police Regional Office 10 (PRO10) scored a major win in the fight against illegal drugs after arresting three individuals and confiscating more than ₱1 million worth of suspected shabu in two separate operations in Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City on September 9 and 10, 2025.
The first operation took place at around 8:04 p.m. on September 9 in Barangay Molugan, El Salvador City, where operatives of the El Salvador City Police Station served a search warrant against alias “Rene,” 50, married, and currently on probation for a previous drug-related case. Police reports revealed that his alleged clientele included local drivers and some neighbors.
Confiscated during the search were nine large heat-sealed plastic sachets containing around 80 grams of suspected shabu, with a standard drug price (SDP) of ₱544,000, along with various drug paraphernalia. The suspect is now under the custody of El Salvador CPS, and the evidence has been turned over for proper disposition.
Just hours later, at around 2:16 a.m. on September 10, a joint buy-bust operation by elements of RPDEU Team 2, PDEA RSET 10, CIU, COCPO PS2, PDEG SOU 10, and RIU-10 led to the arrest of two more suspects in Barangay Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City.
The suspects, identified only as alias “Mackie,” 30, married, and alias “Aliwarang,” 24, single, were both jobless and reportedly first-time offenders. Authorities said their alleged drug supply came from Lanao del Sur and that their operations primarily covered Camaman-an and nearby areas.
Recovered from the duo were eight heat-sealed sachets of suspected shabu weighing about 80 grams, with an estimated street value of ₱544,000, a black pouch used for storage, and a marked ₱1,000 bill used as buy-bust money. The two are now detained at the Maharlika Custodial Facility while the seized items have been submitted to RFU-10 for laboratory examination.
Charges for violation of Sections 11 and 12, Article II of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) will be filed against Rene, while Mackie and Aliwarang will face charges for violating Sections 5 and 11 of the same law.
PBGEN Rolindo M. Suguilon, Regional Director of PRO10, commended the operatives for their dedication and teamwork.
“These operations are clear evidence of PRO10’s unwavering commitment to uphold the law and safeguard our communities from the dangers of illegal drugs. We will not stop until those involved in the drug trade are held accountable and our communities are made safer,” Suguilon said.
He also urged the public to remain vigilant and to report any information on illegal drug activities through police hotlines or their nearest stations.