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Police arrest three drug suspects, seize P1.3M shabu in Lanao del Sur
Law enforcement authorities in the Bangsamoro region have arrested three individuals and confiscated approximately P1.3 million worth of methamphetamine following a controlled buy-bust operation in Lanao del Sur.
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Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) conducted the anti-narcotics operation in Barangay Matling, Malabang town on Tuesday, resulting in the apprehension of the suspects. Brig. Gen. Christopher Abecia, PRO-BAR regional director, confirmed the operation's success in disrupting drug trafficking activities in the province.
The seized methamphetamine, valued at P1.3 million, represents a significant confiscation in the region's ongoing campaign against illegal drugs. Authorities did not release additional details regarding the identities of the suspects or the circumstances surrounding their arrest at the time of reporting.
The operation underscores continued police efforts to combat drug-related crimes across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. PRO-BAR has intensified enforcement activities as part of broader anti-narcotics initiatives targeting high-level traffickers and organized drug distribution networks throughout South Mindanao.