NASIPIT, Agusan del Norte — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) recovered approximately 6.36 kilograms of suspected dried marijuana and marijuana kush with an estimated standard value of ₱840,000 during an operation in Barangay Talisay, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, on October 28, 2026.
The recovery was made at around 7:30 p.m. through the coordinated efforts of the PDEA Regional Office XIII–Agusan del Norte Provincial Office and the agency’s Airport and Seaport Interdiction Units.
According to information provided by PDEA, the recovered suspected illegal drugs consisted of five tubular pieces of dried marijuana weighing approximately 5.60 kilograms, two bricks of dried marijuana weighing around 700 grams, and 16 transparent plastic sachets containing suspected marijuana kush with a combined weight of approximately 60 grams.
The total recovered substance weighed approximately 6.36 kilograms, with an estimated standard value of ₱840,000, according to the agency.
Circumstances of recovery under investigation
PDEA said the circumstances surrounding the recovery remain subject to further verification and investigation. No additional details were provided regarding the specific location where the substances were found, the individuals involved, or whether any arrests were made in connection with the incident.
The agency has not identified any person in relation to the recovered substances. The available information also does not establish the intended destination, ownership, or distribution of the suspected drugs.
Authorities will need to establish the circumstances of the recovery through further investigation before additional conclusions can be drawn.
PDEA urges public cooperation against illegal drugs
PDEA reiterated its call for the public to cooperate with law enforcement authorities by reporting suspicious activities and voluntarily turning over suspected illegal drugs through appropriate official channels.
The agency emphasized that information from concerned citizens and private individuals can help strengthen interdiction efforts and support measures aimed at protecting communities from the harmful effects of illegal drugs.
PDEA also said the identities of individuals who may have assisted in the turnover are being withheld to protect their privacy and security and to encourage more members of the public to cooperate with authorities.
Coordinated enforcement and community participation
The recovery highlights the role of coordination among PDEA’s provincial office and specialized interdiction units in efforts to address the movement of suspected illegal drugs.
However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation, and the recovery alone does not establish who owned or intended to distribute the substances.
The agency’s appeal for public cooperation underscores the importance of reporting credible information through proper channels while allowing authorities to verify reports and conduct investigations in accordance with established procedures.
The substances recovered have been described as suspected marijuana and kush. Their identification and the circumstances surrounding the recovery remain subject to appropriate verification and investigation.