Man Arrested in Bayugan City for Illegal Possession of Firearm
BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur — A 38-year-old man from Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur was arrested by police early Friday morning, March 13, 2026, after authorities caught him carrying an…
Army troops uncover NPA arms cache in Surigao del Sur
SAN MIGUEL, Surigao del Sur — Government troops uncovered an arms cache believed to belong to members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) during a security operation in a…
22-Year-Old High-Value Drug Suspect Arrested in Butuan Buy-Bust; ₱5.4 Million Worth of Shabu, Firearm Seized
BUTUAN CITY — A 22-year-old alleged drug personality tagged as a high-value individual (HVI) was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by operatives of the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU)…
Woman Tagged as High-Value Drug Target Arrested in Butuan; ₱1.2 Million Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized
BUTUAN CITY — A woman identified by police as a high-value individual (HVI) in the illegal drug trade was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by authorities on Tuesday, March…
Four Arrested, Over P4.5-M Worth of Copper Ore Seized in Anti-Illegal Mining Operation in Agusan del Norte
Authorities arrested four men and seized more than ₱4.5 million worth of suspected illegally sourced copper ore during a late-night law enforcement operation targeting illegal mineral transport in Barangay Camagong,…
3 High-Value Drug Suspects Arrested, Drug Den Dismantled in Surigao del Sur Buy-Bust
CANTILAN, Surigao del Sur — Authorities dismantled a suspected drug den and arrested three high-value drug personalities during a buy-bust operation conducted Friday afternoon, March 6, in Purok 3, Barangay…
Priority Drug Personality Arrested in ₱3.4-M Shabu Buy-Bust in Agusan del Norte
A suspected high-value drug personality was arrested by anti-narcotics operatives during a buy-bust operation that led to the seizure of illegal drugs worth ₱3.4 million on Thursday afternoon, March 5,…
French Tourist Drowns in Resort Swimming Pool in Surigao del Norte
A 31-year-old French tourist was found dead after reportedly drowning in a swimming pool at a resort in Barangay Pacifico in the municipality of San Isidro, Surigao del Norte on…
4 NPA Rebels Surrender, Hand Over High-Powered Firearms to Army in Agusan del Sur
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City — Four remaining members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have surrendered to government troops in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, turning over five high-powered…
Five Priority Drug Suspects Arrested, ₱420,000 Worth of Illegal Drugs Seized in Buy-Bust Operation in Surigao City
SURIGAO CITY — Five individuals identified by authorities as priority drug personalities were arrested following a joint anti-illegal drug operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 13,…