CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Four individuals, including a suspected street-level drug personality, were arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by authorities in Zone 9, John Dorf, Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental on Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2026.
The operation, carried out at around 5:20 p.m., led to the confiscation of approximately 40 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of ₱272,000.
Authorities identified the suspects by their aliases as “Koy Koy,” 24, tagged as a Street Level Individual (SLI), along with his alleged accomplices Aljon, 28; Jack, 18; and Den, 19.
The anti-drug operation was spearheaded by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Lanao del Norte Provincial Office, acting as the lead unit, in coordination with the PDEA Special Enforcement Team (SIU LDN Alpha) and the Opol Municipal Police Station.
Seized during the operation were multiple drug-related pieces of evidence, including one small sachet used in the buy-bust transaction, one large sachet, four medium-sized sachets, five smaller sachets, and one rectangular sachet—all containing a white crystalline substance believed to be shabu.
In addition to the illegal drugs, authorities also recovered various non-drug items commonly associated with drug distribution and use. These included a coin purse, lighters, foil strips, an improvised scoop, a weighing scale, a bamboo sealer, a mobile phone, forceps, a black bag, and a genuine ₱1,000 bill used as marked money in the operation.
The arrested individuals are set to face charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, which penalizes the sale, possession, and distribution of illegal drugs in the country.
Currently, the suspects are under the custody of the PDEA Lanao del Norte Provincial Office as authorities finalize documentation for the filing of formal charges.
Officials reiterated their commitment to intensifying anti-drug operations, emphasizing that sustained law enforcement efforts remain crucial in dismantling local drug networks and curbing the proliferation of illegal substances in communities.