The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 3 (PDEA-3) raided a drug den during a buy-bust operation at Barangay Biabas in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on 25 January 2026.

According to the agency’s report, the operation resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the confiscation of P54,400 worth of suspected shabu.

Authorities identified the arrested suspects as alias ROD, male, 57 years old; alias LEX, male, 59 years old; and alias VER, male, 47 years old.

The operation yielded eight transparent sachets of suspected shabu, assorted drug paraphernalia, and buy-bust money.

The sting operation was conducted by joint elements of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency provincial offices in Tarlac and Pampanga, and the Mabalacat City Police Office.

Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, are being readied for filing in court.The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 3  (PDEA3) raided a drug den during a buy-bust operation at Barangay Biabas in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on January 25, 2026.

According to their report, the operation resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the confiscation of some P54,400-worth of suspected shabu.

Authorities identified the arrested suspects as: alias ROD, male, 57 years old; alias LEX, male, 59 years old; and alias VER, male, 47 years old.

The operation yielded eight transparent sachets of suspected shabu, assorted drug paraphernalia, and buy-bust money.

The sting operation was conducted by joint elements of PDEA Provincial Offices in Tarlac and Pampanga, and Mabalacat City Police Office.

Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) are being readied for filing in court.