In a significant blow to drug trafficking operations in Central Visayas, law enforcement authorities in Cebu have seized an estimated P95 million worth of suspected shabu during a meticulously planned buy-bust operation.
Major Drug Interdiction Operation
The successful anti-drug operation, conducted by elements of the Philippine National Police, resulted in the confiscation of approximately 14 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as shabu. The substantial drug haul represents one of the largest seizures in recent Cebu operations.
Arrest of High-Value Targets
During the coordinated police action, authorities apprehended two individuals identified as high-value targets in the local drug trade. The suspects are now facing charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Strategic Police Response
Police officials emphasized that this operation demonstrates their continued commitment to combating the illegal drug trade in the region. The successful seizure prevents the distribution of dangerous substances that could have reached communities across Central Visayas.
Law enforcement agencies have intensified their campaign against illegal drugs as part of the government's broader anti-drug initiative. This latest accomplishment underscores the effectiveness of intelligence-driven operations and inter-agency cooperation in addressing drug-related crimes.
The confiscated evidence has been properly documented and will undergo standard laboratory examination to confirm the substance's chemical composition, while the arrested individuals remain in police custody awaiting formal charges.
