PNP nationwide anti-illegal drug operations net P15.48M worth of illegal drugs, 10 arrested

INTENSIFIED anti-illegal drug operations conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP) across several regions from May 20 to early May 21, 2026 resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects and the seizure of an estimated ₱15.48 million worth of suspected illegal drugs.

In Quezon City, operatives recovered more than 1,500 capsules suspected to be ecstasy during a coordinated operation in the afternoon of May 20, with an estimated value of ₱2,631,600.00.

In Iloilo City and Santa Barbara, Iloilo, separate buy-bust operations led to the arrest of two high-value individuals and the confiscation of more than 300 grams of suspected shabu with a combined estimated value of ₱2,380,000.00.

In Oriental Mindoro, joint police units implementing search warrants arrested a suspect and seized more than 750 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱4,900,000.00, along with a firearm and ammunition. One additional suspect remains at large and is now the subject of follow-up operations.

In Batangas City, another buy-bust operation resulted in the arrest of two high-value individuals and the confiscation of over 200 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated value of ₱1,426,232.00.

In Camarines Norte, separate anti-drug operations led to the arrest of suspects and the seizure of nearly 460 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱3,128,000.00.

In South Cotabato, coordinated police operations led to the arrest of suspects and the recovery of around 150 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated value of ₱1,020,000.00.

All confiscated evidence has been turned over to the PNP Forensic Group for laboratory examination, while appropriate charges are being prepared against the arrested individuals.

These operational accomplishments support the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to intensify the government’s campaign against illegal drugs and criminality under the PNP Focused Agenda on Enhanced Managing Police Operations.

PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., commended the operating units for their sustained efforts, highlighting discipline, coordination, and professionalism in all operations.