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Police arrest two, seize P748,000 in drugs in Cagayan de Oro operation
Operatives from the City Drug Enforcement Unit conducted an anti-narcotics operation in an upscale residential subdivision, resulting in the arrest of a high-value drug suspect and the confiscation of nearly three-quarters of a million pesos worth of methamphetamine.
LSN Philippines ·
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Police dismantled a drug operation in one of the city's most exclusive neighborhoods on Monday afternoon, apprehending two individuals and recovering approximately P748,000 in suspected methamphetamine during a raid in Villa Ernesto Subdivision, Barangay Gusa.
The City Drug Enforcement Unit launched the operation targeting a high-value individual believed to be involved in large-scale drug trafficking. The residential enclave, known for its established wealthy families, was the site of the enforcement action that unfolded in the late afternoon hours.
The seized methamphetamine and arrested suspects were turned over to appropriate authorities for processing and investigation. The operation underscores ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat illegal drug activities across the city's various communities, regardless of socioeconomic status.