A regional most wanted person was arrested after police operatives recovered more than 104 grams of suspected shabu, drug paraphernalia, and a grenade during the implementation of a search warrant in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, early Monday, November 9, 2026.
The Lebak Municipal Police Station identified the arrested suspect only as alias “Ambas,” an adult resident of the municipality. The operation was conducted at around 4:10 a.m. in Purok Lanzones, Barangay Salaman, by a joint team from the Regional Intelligence Division, Sultan Kudarat Police Provincial Office, and Lebak Municipal Police Station.
During the search, authorities reportedly recovered two large heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu with a combined weight of 104.55 grams. Police estimated the illegal drugs to have a street value of ₱710,940.
Also seized from the suspect’s possession were several pieces of drug paraphernalia and one grenade, adding to the seriousness of the items recovered during the operation. The presence of the suspected illegal drugs and explosive device prompted authorities to pursue the appropriate criminal charges against the suspect.
Police said the suspect was informed of his constitutional rights before being placed under arrest. He is facing possible charges for violations of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
The suspect is currently detained at the locked-up cell of the Lebak Municipal Police Station pending further investigation and appropriate legal proceedings.
The operation underscores the continuing law enforcement efforts against individuals included in the police most wanted list and those allegedly involved in illegal drug activities.
Authorities have yet to provide further details regarding the grenade, including its classification and whether it was subjected to explosive ordnance disposal procedures.