NAGA, Zamboanga Sibugay — Three individuals, including one classified as a High-Value Individual (HVI), were arrested after police seized approximately 500 grams of suspected shabu worth an estimated ₱3.4 million during a search warrant operation in Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, on November 11, 2026.
The operation was conducted at Purok 8, Barangay Crossing Sta. Clara, through a joint law enforcement effort led by the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU) of Zamboanga Sibugay.
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Authorities implemented a search warrant against the occupants of a residence as part of an operation targeting alleged violations of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The operation involved personnel from the Naga Municipal Police Station, Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, Regional Intelligence Unit 9, Zamboanga Sibugay Police Intelligence Team, and Zamboanga Sibugay Maritime Police Station.
Recovered during the search were 774 heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu, with a combined estimated weight of 500 grams. Authorities placed the seized substance’s estimated Standard Drug Price at ₱3.4 million.
Police also confiscated a digital weighing scale, a brown bag, and several cellular phones, which may form part of the evidence in the ongoing investigation.
Authorities said the search was carried out in an orderly manner and in accordance with established legal procedures. The operation was witnessed by the suspects, other occupants of the residence, two media representatives, and an elected barangay official.
The arrested individuals were informed of the nature of the offenses for which they were being apprehended and advised of their constitutional rights, including protections under the Anti-Torture Act.
Provincial Director PCOL Barnard Danie V. Dasugo underscored the importance of sustained cooperation and coordinated law enforcement efforts in addressing the illegal drug trade in Zamboanga Sibugay.
In a separate message accompanying the operation’s announcement, authorities described the seizure as part of broader efforts to protect communities, particularly children and families, from the harmful effects of illegal drugs.
Police also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspected illegal drug activities in their respective communities, emphasizing that public cooperation remains an important component of anti-drug campaigns.
While the operation resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of a substantial quantity of suspected illegal drugs, the allegations against the arrested persons remain subject to the appropriate legal proceedings. The seized substance will also have to undergo the necessary examination and documentation as part of the investigation.
Authorities have yet to provide further details about the identities of the suspects, their alleged individual roles, and the possible source or intended destination of the confiscated drugs.
The operation highlights continuing law enforcement efforts against suspected illegal drug distribution in Zamboanga Sibugay, as authorities seek to disrupt the movement of prohibited substances and prevent their circulation in local communities.