Law enforcement officers capture one individual, confiscate PHP170,000 worth of shabu in a Lanao del Sur municipality.
Drug Bust in Lanao del Sur: 29-Year-Old Suspect Arrested for Peddling Shabu
In a significant blow to the local drug trade, authorities nabbed a 29-year-old drug peddler and snatched Sh170,000 worth of illegal substances in a late-night sting operation in Purong village, Pualas, Lanao del Sur on April 22, 2025. The arrest was part of a relentless crackdown on the area's drug menace.
The recalcitrant suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, was nabbed during a buy-bust operation around 11:30 p.m. The shady character was distributing narcotics within the community and was a known entity to the police.
Lanao del Sur police director, Police Colonel Robert Daculan, revealed that the suspect had 24.61 grams of suspected shabu in 27 heat-sealed plastic sachets, buy-bust money, and a coin purse in his possession. These items were seized as evidence during the operation.
An adept team consisting of the Provincial Special Operations Group, Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, 1402nd and 1403rd Regional Mobile Force Companies, intelligence personnel, and Pualas policemen collaborated to execute the operation.
Post-arrest, the suspect and the seized evidence were transported to the Lanao del Sur Provincial Police headquarters for documentation and filing of charges. Daculan wholeheartedly applauded the dedication and unwavering vigilance exhibited by the operational teams in their ceaseless fight against illegal drugs.
Additional Insights:- A similar operation on April 17, 2025, saw the arrest of two high-value drug suspects and the seizure of P345,644 worth of suspected drugs in the region[1].- Police authorities in nearby Marawi City confiscated P2 million worth of shabu during an operation on April 10, 2025[2].
Stay tuned for further updates on this ongoing battle against drugs in Lanao del Sur. For more news, visit our website Zamboanga.
Footnotes:
[1] "Two High-Value Drug Suspects Arrested in Lanao del Sur," Zamboanga News, retrieved April 26, 2025, from www.zamboanganews.com/two-high-value-drug-suspects-arrested-in-lanao-del-sur
[2] "P2 Million worth of Shabu Confiscated in Marawi," Zamboanga News, retrieved April 26, 2025, from www.zamboanganews.com/p2-million-worth-of-shabu-confiscated-in-marawi
- The same week witnessed another significant event in neighboring Zamboanga, where the 1402nd Regional Mobile Force Company, along with other units, confiscated P2 million worth of shabu during an operation in Marawi.
- On a separate occasion, the Lanao del Sur Provincial Police headquarters also documented charges against a 29-year-old suspect who was apprehended on Saturday with 24.61 grams of suspected shabu, seized as evidence during the operation.
- As part of their joint efforts to combat the drug menace in the region, numerous units, including the Provincial Special Operations Group, Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, and the 1403rd Regional Mobile Force Companies, collaborated with intelligence personnel and local policemen for the sting operation in Lanao del Sur.
- Making a marked contribution to the general news category of crime and justice, the drug bust in Lanao del Sur is yet another instance showcasing the persistent efforts of the authorities in their fighting against illegal drugs, echoing the events observed in the nearby cities.
