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South Cotabato police arrest drug suspect, seize P400,000 in methamphetamine
Authorities in South Cotabato have arrested a 44-year-old man classified as a high-value drug suspect and confiscated over P404,000 worth of methamphetamine during an undercover operation. The arrest marks another significant drug interdiction effort in the Mindanao region.
LSN Philippines ·
Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12) conducted a buy-bust operation in Polomolok, South Cotabato on Thursday evening, Oct. 15, resulting in the apprehension of the suspect identified only by the alias "Andy." The suspect, a resident of Barangay Poblacion, was taken into custody following the controlled transaction.
Authorities recovered more than P404,000 worth of suspected methamphetamine, locally known as shabu, during the operation. The confiscated drugs were turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for documentation and further investigation.
The arrest adds to ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking in South Cotabato and surrounding provinces. PRO-12 continues to intensify anti-narcotics operations targeting high-value drug personalities in the region.
The suspect faces charges related to violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Investigation into the operation is ongoing to determine links to larger drug distribution networks.