CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A suspected drug pusher was arrested and a substantial amount of illegal drugs was confiscated during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit 10 (RDEU-10) Team 2 in Barangay Carmen on January 6, 2026, further strengthening authorities’ campaign against the illegal drug trade.
The operation took place in Zone 1, Bakahan, Barangay Carmen, where police operatives apprehended Jocelyn, 42, a vendor, who was the primary target of the operation, and Jamskie, 35, a construction worker, who was allegedly accompanying her at the time of the transaction.
According to police reports, Jocelyn was caught in the act of selling illegal drugs to an undercover operative using marked ₱1,000 buy-bust money. Seized from the suspects were four small sachets and two large packs of suspected shabu, weighing an estimated 100 grams with a total street value of ₱680,000.
Authorities described the haul as a significant seizure, underscoring the continued presence of high-value illegal drugs in urban communities and the persistent efforts of law enforcement to dismantle local drug distribution networks.
During initial questioning, Jocelyn claimed that she was merely instructed by Jamskie to sell the drugs and was expecting to earn ₱100 per sachet. Meanwhile, Jamskie denied ownership of the drugs, insisting he was only with Jocelyn to buy food for his child’s birthday celebration on January 8 and that he was “just dragged into the situation.”
Barangay Kagawad Bernel Taguic disclosed that both suspects were new residents in the area, raising concerns among local officials about the infiltration of illegal drug activities in the community.
“This incident is a clear warning that we must remain vigilant. Drug personalities are constantly finding ways to penetrate communities, even posing as ordinary residents,” Taguic said.
Both suspects are currently under police custody and will face charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Authorities reiterated their call on the public to cooperate with law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities in their neighborhoods, stressing that community vigilance remains a crucial weapon in the fight against illegal drugs.