Philippine authorities seize suspected shabu in dual raids

Law enforcement agencies in the Philippines conducted two separate operations on September 21, resulting in the arrest of high-value drug suspects and the seizure of significant quantities of suspected shabu.

In Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, a late-night buy-bust operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and local police resulted in the arrest of two individuals, identified by the aliases ‘Mark’ and ‘Hyro’. Authorities seized approximately 106.57 grams of suspected shabu, valued at roughly ₱724,676. The operation also led to the recovery of a motorcycle, a mobile phone, and marked money.

In a separate raid in Barangay Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, the PNP Drug Enforcement Group served search warrants against a 44-year-old suspect known as ‘Metsong’ or ‘Chor’. This operation yielded approximately 80 grams of suspected shabu, valued at ₱544,000, along with a fragmentation grenade, drug paraphernalia, and cash. The suspect faces charges for both illegal drug possession and illegal possession of explosives.