Tag: PDEA

  • PDEA Strikes Hard: Western Visayas Drug Situation Kept in Check

    In a bold move against narcotics, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has successfully kept the illegal drug situation in Western Visayas under control. Despite the ongoing battle against drugs, PDEA Region 6’s information officer, Graciella Tanaleon, confidently stated in a recent interview that the region’s drug problem remains manageable. This assurance comes amidst continuous…

  • Military Eradicates P10.2 Million Marijuana Farm in Sulu

    In a significant blow to illegal drug operations, the military, in collaboration with law enforcement, obliterated a marijuana plantation valued at PHP10.2 million in Sulu. The operation took place on the borders of Luuk and Kalingalan Caluang towns, where authorities discovered and destroyed 11,950 mature marijuana plants spread over a 1,950-square-meter area. The plants were…

  • Military and Law Enforcement Eradicate P10.2 Million Marijuana Farm in Sulu

    In a significant blow to illegal drug operations, the military, in collaboration with law enforcement, obliterated a marijuana plantation valued at PHP10.2 million in Sulu. The operation took place on the borders of Luuk and Kalingalan Caluang towns, where authorities discovered and destroyed 11,950 mature marijuana plants spread over a 1,950-square-meter area on February 21,…

  • Fatal Shootout During Drug Raid in Maguindanao Sur: Operator Killed, Two Arrested

    In a dramatic turn of events during a drug bust in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur, a suspected drug den operator was killed, and two others were apprehended on Thursday afternoon. The operation, led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), unfolded in Barangay Siling, resulting in a tense confrontation between law enforcement and the suspects.…

  • Massive Marijuana Bust: PDEA Eradicates P5.1 Million Worth of Plants at Ilocos Sur-Benguet Border

    In a significant crackdown on illegal drug cultivation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) obliterated marijuana plants valued at PHP5.1 million during a two-day operation straddling the Ilocos Sur and Benguet provincial line. The operation, which took place on February 19 and 20, 2025, saw the destruction of 25,200 mature marijuana plants and 3,500 seedlings…

  • Philippines Reports P56.4 Billion in Seized Illegal Drugs Since July 2022; Over 131,000 Arrests Made

    The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced on Wednesday that the value of illegal drugs seized since July 2022 has reached PHP56.37 billion under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The agency also reported the arrest of 131,578 drug suspects, which included 8,404 high-value targets, during 97,406 anti-drug operations. From July 2022 to…

  • PDEA Nabs Five in Major Drug Bust in Bulacan, Seizes P47.6M Shabu

    In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) successfully conducted a buy-bust operation in Malolos City, Bulacan, leading to the arrest of five individuals. The operation, which took place on the evening of February 15, 2025, in Barangay Tikay, resulted in the seizure of seven kilograms of shabu, valued at…

  • Cebu City Destroys PHP284 Million Worth of Seized Drugs

    In a significant move against drug trafficking, Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia spearheaded the destruction of over 40 kilograms of illegal drugs valued at PHP284 million. The drugs were incinerated at the Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes on February 13, 2025, marking a strong stance against narcotics in the region. The operation involved the disposal of…

  • Customs Seizes High-Value Kush and Used Clothing in Separate Operations

    In a significant crackdown on illegal imports, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Pasay City successfully intercepted six parcels containing high-grade marijuana, known as kush, with a street value of PHP4.5 million. The seizure occurred at the Central Mail Exchange Center on February 6, 2025. The parcels, originating from Thailand and weighing a total of…

  • Philippine Drug Agency Incinerates P331 Million Worth of Shabu in Zamboanga

    In a significant move against drug proliferation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Zamboanga Peninsula obliterated over P331 million worth of illegal drugs on February 12, 2025. The operation involved the thermal destruction of 48.7 kilograms of shabu, with 37 kilograms of this amount having been seized during two anti-drug operations in Zamboanga City…