Largest Seizure of Methamphetamine (3.4 Million Pesos Worth) from a Driver in Cebu City
A notorious drug suspect, going by the alias "Ray-ray," was nabbed in a daring bust in the Labangon district of Cebu City at 9 PM on April 23, 2025. The operation was masterminded by Maj. Timothy Jim Romanillos, head of the Labangon Police Station. The bust yielded approximately 505 grams of suspected shabu, estimated to be worth a staggering PHP 3.4 million on the streets.
The haul was the result of a collaborative effort between the Labangon Police Drug Enforcement Unit and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-7).
With a reputation for being elusive, Ray-ray, a 26-year-old habal-habal driver from Barangay Labangon, had managed to evade authorities for quite some time. It was speculated that he dabbled in the illegal drug trade to reinforce his earnings as a motorcycle driver.
The buy-bust transpired as planned, leading to the confiscation of the suspected narcotics, which were packaged and ready for distribution. Along with the drugs, police seized PHP 8,000, presumed to be the buy-bust money.
A Look at Current Drug-Related Arrests:In the recent past, Cebu City has witnessed a slew of drug-related arrests, with notable instances such as the apprehension of a 53-year-old man named Raymund Aguila Vargas on April 23, 2025. Vargas was suspected of being a member of a gun-for-hire group in the city[1]. Additionally, drug-related busts have taken place in other cities, such as Davao City[2][3].
Ray-ray currently remains in custody at the Labangon Police Station, facing charges for violating Sections 5 and possession of dangerous drugs as per Republic Act 9165, better known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
[1] https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2025/04/24/53-year-old-arrested-purported-member-gun-hire-group-4416491
[2] https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2025/04/23/davao-city-police-arrest-2-alleged-drug-pushers-operating-ptember-2024-4415868
[3] https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2025/04/22/500000-worth-shabu-seized-davao-city-police-4415431
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- General-news and crime-and-justice: The notorious drug suspect "Ray-ray," previously elusive in Cebu City, was arrested in the Labangon district at 9 PM on April 23, 2025.
- Local news: The Labangon Police Drug Enforcement Unit, in conjunction with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-7), masterminded the operation that led to the capture of Ray-ray.
- Drug-related arrests: The bust resulted in the confiscation of approximately 505 grams of suspected shabu, worth an estimated PHP 3.4 million on the streets.
- Crime-and-justice: Ray-ray, a 26-year-old habal-habal driver from Barangay Labangon, now faces charges for violating sections 5 and possession of dangerous drugs as per Republic Act 9165.
