SITANGKAI, TAWI-TAWI — Authorities arrested a suspect involved in illegal drug activities during a police operation launched by the Sitangkai Municipal Police Station (MPS) in Barangay Poblacion at around 10:00 AM on June 25, 2025.
The operation, led by PLTCOL Roy R. Zantua, Acting Chief of Police, was conducted in response to a verified report of illegal drug activity in the area. Acting swiftly and in accordance with police protocols, the Sitangkai MPS team moved into the location and successfully apprehended the suspect.
Police have yet to release further details about the suspect and the items seized during the operation, pending ongoing investigation and proper documentation.
Authorities reiterated their commitment to intensifying anti-drug campaigns in the province and called on the public to remain vigilant and continue cooperating with law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities in their communities.
The Sitangkai MPS emphasized that efforts to curb the drug menace in Tawi-Tawi remain a top priority in ensuring peace, order, and public safety.