Law enforcement authorities have arrested three high-value individuals (HVIs) and confiscated approximately PHP 6.8 million worth of illegal drugs during an anti-drug operation in Zamboanga City, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Details of the Operation
The PDEA-Zamboanga Peninsula identified the suspects through their aliases as Sadam, 34; Alimuktar, 40; and Almodzrin, 33, all residents of Zamboanga City. The arrests were made during a buy-bust operation conducted at around 2:40 p.m. on May 30 along Governor Camins Avenue in Canelar village.
According to PDEA officials, the operation was initiated after weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering. The suspects agreed to transact with an undercover agent, leading to the successful buy-bust.
Seized Items and Charges
Authorities seized one kilogram of shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) valued at PHP 6.8 million. Non-drug items recovered included a sling bag, packaging materials, cellular phones, and buy-bust money. The suspects are now in custody, facing charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The operation was led by operatives from the PDEA-Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office, in coordination with the PDEA-Zamboanga City Office, PDEA-Isabela City Office, and the Zamboanga City Drug Enforcement Unit of the local police.
