Police arrest three, seize drugs and firearm in Bataan

The Pilar Municipal Police Station (MPS) arrested three suspects and seized illegal drugs and a firearm during a buy-bust operation at Barangay Alauli in Pilar, Bataan, on 06 November 2025.

According to Bataan Police Provincial Office (BPPO) Provincial Director Police Col. Marites Salvadora, MPS personnel confiscated about 27.24 grams of suspected shabu valued at P185,232 based on the Standard Drug Price.

Salvadora said the police also seized a caliber .45 Sig Sauer 1911 pistol with serial number 54A047517, loaded with three live rounds.

The arrested suspects are currently under the custody of the Pilar Police. Appropriate charges for violations of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002), and Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act) are being prepared against them.