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Police arrest major drug suspect, seize P2.38 million in shabu in Misamis Oriental
Joint law enforcement units nabbed an alleged high-value drug dealer and confiscated over P2 million worth of methamphetamine during a pre-dawn operation in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental on Thursday.
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Police operatives from the Misamis Oriental Police Provincial Office and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency conducted a coordinated drug enforcement operation that resulted in the apprehension of a suspect identified by alias "Jas" in Tagoloan municipality.
The joint task force recovered approximately P2.38 million in suspected shabu during the early morning raid, according to police reports. The confiscated drug haul represents a significant seizure in the region's ongoing campaign against narcotics trafficking.
The arrested individual is classified as a high-value target in police drug monitoring systems, suggesting involvement in large-scale distribution networks. The suspect is currently in custody pending investigation and the filing of appropriate charges.
The operation underscores continued coordination between provincial police authorities and national drug enforcement agencies in combating the illicit drug trade across Mindanao. Police have intensified anti-narcotics operations throughout Misamis Oriental as part of broader enforcement efforts in the region.