A courier driver believed to be a big-time drug pusher involved in the large-scale distribution of shabu in Metro Manila and Central Luzon, was arrested during a buy-bust operation at Dau Access Road, Barangay Dau in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on 21 August 2026.

According to PDEA Region 3, the buy-bust operation led to the confiscation of approximately 500 grams of shabu worth P3,400,000.00.

PDEA team leader identified the arrested suspect as alias "Haji," a 22-year-old courier driver who uses his job to hide his illegal drug activities.

Aside from the 500 grams of shabu contained in five pieces of knot-tied transparent plastic bags, operatives also recovered the marked money used during the buy-bust transaction.

Haji will be temporarily detained at PDEA Region 3 Jail Facility, while the seized illegal drugs will undergo forensic and confirmatory examinations at PDEA RO3 laboratory.

The operation was conducted through the collaborative effort between PDEA Region 3 Special Enforcement Team (PDEA-3 RSET), PDEA Pampanga Provincial Office, along with Mabalacat City Police Station.

A case for violation of Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs), Article II of Republic Act 9165 is now being readied for filing in court against the suspect.