PDEA conducts drug raids in Kidapawan City and Compostela

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted two separate anti-drug operations in the Philippines, resulting in the seizure of substantial quantities of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu.

In Kidapawan City, Cotabato, PDEA Regional Office 12 dismantled a suspected drug den on October 6, 2026. Four individuals were arrested, including an alleged maintainer, two visitors, and an employee. Authorities seized nine plastic sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated value of ₱81,600, along with various drug paraphernalia.

In a separate buy-bust operation in Compostela, Davao Region, PDEA XI and local police arrested a couple on October 10. The operation led to the recovery of approximately 517 grams of suspected shabu, valued at roughly ₱3,515,600. The suspects face charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.