VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Two alleged street-level drug personalities were arrested after a joint anti-drug operation led to the confiscation of approximately 36 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱244,800 in Barangay Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon, on October 31, 2026.
The operation was conducted at Purok 1A, Kawayanon, by personnel of the Bukidnon Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) and the Valencia City Police Station, in coordination with the Bukidnon Provincial Intelligence Unit and the City Anti-Drugs Special Unit Team (CADSUT) under the Office of the City Mayor.
Authorities identified the two arrested individuals as male suspects of legal age, both classified as street-level individuals in the illegal drug trade. Their identities were not immediately disclosed in the available report.
The operation resulted in the recovery of suspected illegal drugs with a combined weight of 36 grams and an estimated standard drug price of ₱244,800. The seized substances were turned over to the Bukidnon Provincial Forensic Unit for qualitative and quantitative laboratory examination to establish their composition and exact weight.
Police authorities are preparing criminal complaints against the suspects for alleged violations of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Section 5 covers the illegal sale, trading, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution, and transportation of dangerous drugs, while Section 11 penalizes the unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.
The two suspects remain under the custody of the Valencia City Police Station for documentation and proper disposition as authorities complete the necessary procedures for the filing of charges before the courts.
PCOL Navales commended the participating units, particularly the Bukidnon Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, for their coordinated efforts in carrying out the operation. He also emphasized the importance of sustained law enforcement initiatives in addressing the illegal drug trade and protecting communities.
The latest operation highlights continuing anti-drug enforcement efforts in Bukidnon, with police and local government units working together to disrupt street-level drug activities. Authorities have yet to disclose further details about the suspects and the investigation.