CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — Three high-value drug suspects were arrested and more than P38.5 million worth of suspected illegal drugs were seized in a buy-bust conducted by the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) on Wednesday, June 10.
The operation took place in Barangay Del Pilar, city of San Fernando, Pampanga, and targeted individuals believed to be key players in the regional drug trade.
Operatives recovered four kilograms of suspected shabu (crystal meth), valued at P27.2 million based on standard drug prices. Also seized were 2,134 grams of suspected cocaine hydrochloride, worth an estimated P11.3 million. The total combined value of the confiscated illegal drugs exceeded P38.5 million.
In addition to the narcotics, authorities confiscated P900,000 in cash, several mobile phones, identification cards, a digital weighing scale, paper bags used in the transaction, and a white Nissan Almera believed to have been used in the suspects’ illegal activities.
The operation was carried out by personnel from the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 3 and the Regional Special Operations Group 3, with support from the Station Drug Enforcement Unit of the San Fernando City Police Station and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 3.
PRO-3 director BGen. Jess Mendez commended the operating teams, describing the successful operation as another major blow to the illegal drug trade in Central Luzon.
“This operation underscores the commitment of our anti-drug operatives to keep dangerous drugs off our streets and out of our communities,” Mendez said.
“The arrest of these high-value individuals and the seizure of a substantial quantity of shabu and cocaine demonstrate our resolve to relentlessly pursue those who profit from the illegal drug trade. We will continue to strengthen our intelligence-driven operations and partnerships to ensure safer communities across the region.”
The operation forms part of PRO-3’s continuing campaign against illegal drugs, supporting the directive of Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. to intensify law enforcement efforts and sustain safe, secure, and drug-free communities throughout the country.
The suspects are currently in police custody and face charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.