High-Value Drug Suspect Arrested in Bohol Buy-Bust Operation
In a significant law enforcement action, a high-value drug personality was apprehended during a buy-bust operation in the Province of Bohol. The arrest took place on the evening of Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Purok 8, Barangay Dela Paz, Cortes City.
Details of the Arrest and Seizure
The suspect, identified by the alias Cris, is an adult resident of the area. Authorities from the Special Operations Unit 7 of the PNP Drug Enforcement Group conducted the operation, resulting in the confiscation of several sachets believed to contain shabu. The total estimated value of the seized drugs is P2,482,000. Additionally, various drug paraphernalia were recovered from the scene.
Coordinated Efforts and Legal Proceedings
The operation was a collaborative effort involving multiple agencies. The SOU-7-PNP Drug Enforcement Group worked in coordination with the Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group 7, Regional Intelligence Unit 7, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 7, and the Cortes Municipal Police Station. Information regarding Cris's alleged illegal activities in the locality prompted the surveillance and monitoring that led to the successful buy-bust.
Following the arrest, the seized evidence has been submitted to the Bohol Provincial Forensic Unit for laboratory examination and chemical analysis. The suspect now faces charges for violations of Section 5 and 11, Article II, Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Implications for Drug Enforcement in the Region
This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts of Philippine law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking in the Central Visayas region. The high value of the confiscated shabu highlights the scale of the operation and its potential impact on local drug networks. Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of community cooperation and intelligence gathering in such anti-drug campaigns.
