KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato — Police arrested a suspected high-value drug personality and confiscated more than two kilograms of suspected marijuana worth an estimated ₱432,180 during a joint search warrant operation in Barangay Poblacion, Kidapawan City, early Tuesday morning, November 10.
The operation was carried out at approximately 4:07 a.m. by the Kidapawan City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 12, 1st Cotabato Provincial Mobile Force Company (CPMFC), Cotabato Police Provincial Office (CPPO) Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), and Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit (PPDEU).
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Arrested was a 39-year-old installer identified only by the alias “Jus,” a resident of the area. Police classified the suspect as a high-value individual (HVI) in connection with the illegal drug trade.
Authorities recovered approximately 2,058 grams, or more than two kilograms, of suspected dried marijuana leaves with fruiting tops from the suspect’s residence. The confiscated substances were packed in compressed blocks and self-sealing plastic bags.
The estimated street value of the seized marijuana was placed at ₱432,180, based on the authorities’ reported valuation.
The suspect was informed of his constitutional rights following his arrest and remains under police custody while investigators prepare the appropriate charges.
The operation highlights the continuing anti-illegal drug campaign of police authorities in Cotabato province, with law enforcement agencies intensifying coordinated efforts to identify and apprehend individuals allegedly involved in the distribution and possession of prohibited substances.
Cotabato Police Provincial Director Police Colonel Ramel B. Hojilla said the operation reflects the provincial police office’s commitment to disrupting the illegal drug trade and protecting communities from its harmful consequences.
“We will not stop responding to the threat of illegal drugs. We will continue strengthening our operations to hold those involved accountable and keep our communities safe,” Hojilla said.
Authorities have yet to disclose further details about the investigation, including the suspected source and intended distribution of the confiscated marijuana.
The arrest and seizure add to the continuing enforcement efforts against illegal drugs in the region, although authorities have yet to establish through court proceedings the suspect’s criminal liability.