Authorities in Mandaue City carried out a significant joint anti-drug operation resulting in the seizure of 1.5 kilograms of illegal drugs and the arrest of a high-profile drug suspect, according to the Police Regional Office (PRO) 7.

The operation, which took place around 8:07 PM on January 8, 2025, at FE Zuellig Street in the North Reclamation Area of Barangay Subangdaku, was led by personnel from the Mandaue City Police Office’s City Intelligence Unit and City Drug Enforcement Unit, in collaboration with the Regional Special Enforcement Team from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 7 (PDEA RO7 RSET MCO).

During the operation, officers apprehended a 42-year-old high-profile drug suspect from Liloan, Cebu.

They recovered several sachets of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as “shabu”, weighing 1.5 kilograms, valued at P10.2 million.

In addition to the drugs, authorities confiscated buy-bust money, a mobile phone, and a backpack used to conceal the illegal substances.

PBGen Dionisio B Bartolome, Jr, Officer-in-Charge of PRO7, highlighted the importance of this operation.

“This seizure marks the largest illegal drug bust recorded this week. We urge the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. Together, we can enhance our efforts to ensure the safety and security of the Central Visayas community,” said PBGen Bartolome Jr.

The illegal drugs that were seized have been forwarded to the Regional Forensic Unit for examination and analysis. The high-profile drug suspect remains in police custody as investigators prepare the necessary documentation to file charges under R.A. 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (PRO7-PIO)