The Cebu City Police Office achieved a significant victory in the fight against illegal drugs after officers from Police Station 9 in Guadalupe apprehended two high-value individuals during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Kalunasan, Cebu City, at 11:05 p.m. on May 27, 2026.
Suspects and Seized Items
The suspects, identified only by the aliases "Abe" and "Lian," are both residents of Sitio Kalubihan, Barangay Kalunasan, Cebu City. Operatives confiscated 875 grams of shabu, with a standard drug price of P5.9 million. In addition to the illegal drugs, authorities recovered buy-bust money and various drug paraphernalia.
Coordinated Operation
The successful operation was carried out by the Guadalupe Police Station in coordination with the Cebu City Police Office City Intelligence Unit. It forms part of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Safer Cities Initiative, led by Secretary Jonvic Remulla Jr. This initiative strengthens the enforcement of local regulations to curb crime and illegal drug activities in urban communities.
Commendation from Police Officials
Police Brigadier General Arnold Abad, acting director of Police Regional Office 7, commended the operating units for the successful seizure of a large quantity of illegal drugs. He emphasized the importance of sustaining anti-criminality efforts to ensure public safety.
"This successful operation reflects our intensified commitment to rid communities of illegal drugs and criminal elements. Through focused law enforcement efforts and strong inter-agency coordination, we continue to uphold the directive of providing genuine Serbisyong Nararamdaman to the public while supporting the government's Safer Cities initiative," Abad said.
Legal Proceedings
The seized shabu has been forwarded to the Regional Forensic Unit 7 for laboratory examination. Meanwhile, the two suspects are currently detained at the Guadalupe Police Station custodial facility and will face charges for violations of Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
