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PRO3'S SUSTAINED ANTI-DRUG OPERATIONS YIELD ₱1.1-M SHABU HAUL, HIGH-VALUE TARGETS

Continuing anti-illegal drug operations of Police Regional Office 3 resulted in the arrest of several high-value drug personalities and the seizure of more than 167 grams of suspected shabu worth over Php1.1 million in separate operations conducted in Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, and Bataan from May 27 to 29, 2026.

In Guimba, Nueva Ecija, a high-value drug personality was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Guimba Municipal Police Station, with authorities confiscating around 63 grams of suspected shabu valued at Php428,400.

Another high-value target was arrested by operatives of the San Jose Del Monte City Police Station in Bulacan, leading to the recovery of about 52 grams of suspected shabu worth Php353,600 and an improvised firearm loaded with live ammunition.

Meanwhile, in Dinalupihan, Bataan, police arrested two drug suspects, including a high-value individual, during a buy-bust operation that resulted in the confiscation of 52.51 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of Php357,068 along with other drug-related items.

The three operations yielded a total of 167.51 grams of suspected shabu with a standard drug price of Php1,139,068.00 preventing the illegal drugs from reaching communities in Central Luzon.

PRO3 Director PBGEN Jess B Mendez lauded the operating units for their relentless efforts in the campaign against illegal drugs.

“These successful operations send a strong message that PRO3 remains relentless in going after individuals involved in the illegal drug trade. We will continue to sustain intelligence-driven operations and strengthen our law enforcement efforts to keep our communities safe,” PBGEN Mendez said.

He emphasized that the accomplishment reflects the PNP’s continuing commitment to the anti-illegal drug campaign under the PNP Focused Agenda of Chief, PNP, PGEN Jose Melencio C Nartatez Jr.

“Hindi tayo titigil sa pagpapatupad ng batas laban sa mga nagpapakalat ng ilegal na droga. Ang bawat matagumpay na operasyon ay hakbang tungo sa mas ligtas at mas maayos na mga komunidad sa Central Luzon,” he added.

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PRO3 NETS TWO HIGH-VALUE INDIVIDUALS, SEIZES OVER ₱1-M SHABU IN PAMPANGA ANTI-DRUG OPERATION

Joint anti-illegal drug operatives of the Pampanga Police Provincial Office successfully arrested two High-Value Individuals (HVIs) and confiscated approximately 155 grams of suspected shabu worth around ₱1,054,000 during a buy-bust operation conducted in Brgy. Mandasig, Candaba, Pampanga on May 26, 2026 at about 8:23 PM.

The operation was led by the Pampanga Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) together with the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) and Candaba Municipal Police Station, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 3.

Authorities confiscated several sachets containing suspected shabu, including the subject of sale, during the operation. The arrested suspects were informed of their constitutional rights and were brought to the PDEU office for proper documentation and disposition of evidence.

PBGEN Jess B Mendez, RD, PRO3 commended the operating units for the successful operation and reaffirmed the region’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs.

“This successful operation reflects our relentless commitment to the anti-illegal drugs campaign under the PNP Focused Agenda of our Chief, PNP, PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. We will continue to intensify intelligence-driven operations against individuals involved in the illegal drug trade to help ensure safer communities across Central Luzon,” PBGEN Mendez said.

He likewise emphasized that PRO3 remains steadfast in its mission of delivering “Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman” through sustained anti-criminality and anti-illegal drug operations throughout the region.