Philippines police seize suspected shabu in Bacolod and South Cotabato

Law enforcement agencies in the Philippines have conducted several anti-illegal drug operations, resulting in the seizure of significant quantities of suspected shabu and multiple arrests.

In Bacolod, police seized approximately 1,000 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱6.8 million during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 31. Authorities stated the drugs were reportedly intended for distribution during the upcoming MassKara Festival. The suspect, a 25-year-old individual, was apprehended in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Intelligence suggests the contraband originated from Lanao and Marawi.

In South Cotabato, a series of operations between September 14 and 18 led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of suspected shabu valued at over ₱115,000. These operations, conducted in Koronadal City and Surallah, involved local police units and the PDEA. One operation in Koronadal City resulted in the arrest of a 48-year-old man, while another in Surallah led to the arrest of a 22-year-old woman.