𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟏𝟒𝟐𝐊 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐮 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝; 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝟏𝟐 – Intel-driven operation of PRO 12 against proliferation of illegal-drugs resulted in the seizure of Php 142,800.00 worth of suspected shabu and arrest of a drug peddler in Purok Sucayan, Brgy. Zone III, Koronadal City, South Cotabato on January 21, 2025.

The joint effort of the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) and Koronadal City Police Station (CPS), both under the South Cotabato Police Provincial Office (SCPPO), conducted a buy-bust operation at the identified location. The operation resulted in the arrest of the suspect, identified as alias “Raphy,” a 49-year-old resident of Purok 5, San Vicente, Barangay 6, Banga, South Cotabato.

Recovered from the possession and control of the suspect were four sachets of suspected shabu weighing 21 grams, with an National Standard Drug Price of Php 142,800.00, One Thousand Pesos bill used as buy-bust money, and assorted illegal drug paraphernalia.

The arrested suspect and confiscated items were brought to Koronadal CPS for proper disposition

“This accomplishment is a manifestation of our commitment to the campaign against illegal drugs, ensuring that our communities are protected from the harmful effects of drug proliferation,” PBGEN ARNOLD P ARDIENTE, Acting Regional Director, stated ###(PCpl VRP Cartera – RPIO 12)