Iloilo police seize P680K shabu, arrest high-value suspect
Iloilo police seize P680K shabu, arrest suspect

Operatives of Iloilo City Police Station 10 (ICPS10) arrested a 36-year-old high-value individual and seized suspected shabu worth P680,000 during a search warrant operation in Barangay Bolilao, Mandurriao District, Iloilo City on April 21, 2026.

Operation Details

The operation took place at 5:10 p.m. and was based on a search warrant issued on April 16, 2026, by Branch 25 of the Regional Trial Court, Sixth Judicial Region, Iloilo City, for violation of Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The suspect, identified as alias Errol, is a 36-year-old construction worker, single, and a resident of Barangay Bolilao. He is listed under the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council and categorized as a high-value individual.

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Seized Items

Authorities recovered 23 heat-sealed plastic sachets of suspected shabu weighing approximately 100 grams, with a Standard Drug Price of P680,000. Several non-drug items were also seized during the operation.

The suspect is currently under the custody of the Iloilo City Police Office for proper disposition and the filing of appropriate charges.

Police Statement

Police Brigadier General Josefino Ligan, regional director of Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6), commended the operating unit and reiterated the agency’s intensified anti-illegal drug campaign.

“We remain relentless in our fight against illegal drugs. This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our personnel and strong coordination at the ground level. We call on the public to continue supporting our efforts by reporting any suspicious activities in their communities. Together, we can ensure safer and drug-free neighborhoods,” Ligan said.

PRO 6 assured the public that intensified anti-drug operations will continue across the region as part of its mandate to uphold peace and order.

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