BUTUAN CITY, Philippines — Six individuals were arrested and a total of 20.2494 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱137,695.92, were confiscated in a series of anti-drug operations conducted by the Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13) across the Caraga region on October 3, 2026.
PRO 13 Director PBGen Rolindo M. Suguilon said the operations were part of the police region’s continuing campaign against illegal drugs and were carried out by police units in different areas of Caraga in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 13 (PDEA 13).
According to PRO 13, the operations consisted of four buy-bust operations and one implementation of a search warrant, resulting in the arrest of six individuals.
The operations were conducted by personnel of the Butuan City Police Station 2, Barobo Municipal Police Station, Dapa Municipal Police Station, Talacogon Municipal Police Station, and Butuan City Police Station 6, PRO 13 said.
Among those arrested was an individual identified by police as alias “June,” who was apprehended in Purok 7, Barangay Bading, Butuan City.
Alias “Michael” was arrested in Purok 6, Barangay Poblacion, Barobo, Surigao del Sur.
In Dapa, Surigao del Norte, police arrested two individuals identified as aliases “Kepe” and “Puna” in Purok 4, Barangay 12, Poblacion.
Another suspect, alias “Marvin,” was arrested in Purok 7, Barangay San Nicolas, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur.
Meanwhile, alias “Rey” was arrested in Purok 4, Barangay Sumilihon, Butuan City.
Police said the operations resulted in the confiscation of a combined 20.2494 grams of suspected shabu, which authorities placed at a total estimated SDP of ₱137,695.92.
The arrested individuals and the confiscated evidence have been placed under the custody of the respective operating police units for documentation, proper disposition and the filing of appropriate charges.
Authorities said the suspects are facing possible charges for violations of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, subject to the appropriate legal proceedings.
PRO 13 vows sustained anti-drug campaign
Suguilon commended the police units involved in the operations and said the results demonstrate PRO 13’s continuing commitment to suppress the illegal drug trade in the region.
“I commend our operating units for these successful operations which emphasizes our commitment to the fight against illegal drugs. We will continue to pursue drug personalities while ensuring that every operation respects the law and human rights,” Suguilon said.
The police regional office said its anti-drug campaign will continue through coordinated operations with other law enforcement agencies.
The arrests and confiscations, however, remain subject to investigation and court proceedings. The individuals identified by aliases are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.