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The Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted a buy-bust operation in Brgy. Zone IV, Zamboanga City, on March 14, 2026, resulting in the arrest of a male suspect.
Authorities recovered approximately 1,000 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated value of Php 6,800,000. The operation took place from 8:50 PM to 11:00 PM.
The operation involved coordinated efforts from units of 55SAC, PDEA Zamboanga City, Regional Office 9, 5SAC, 5SAB, and PNP SAF. Officers also seized a white Hyundai sedan, buy-bust money, and other items connected to the operation.
The seized items and the suspect were turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for documentation and legal procedures.
“Illegal drugs threaten the safety of every community. We will continue to act firmly to protect the public,” PNP Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said.
“Ang sinumang lumalabag sa batas ay haharap sa hustisya, at walang puwang ang krimen sa ating lungsod,” he added.
