P2M worth of shabu seized in Cagayan de Oro buy-bust

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Police arrested two suspected drug dealers, including a high-value target, and seized P2.04 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Agusan early Thursday, 12 November 2026.

Northern Mindanao Police Regional Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. identified the suspects as alias "Intsik," 30, and "Mik," 18, both residents of Barangay Agusan.

The operation, conducted around 12:37 a.m., was led by the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit Team 2, with support from other police units and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.

Authorities confiscated approximately 300 grams of suspected shabu packed in nine transparent plastic sachets, with an estimated standard drug price of P2.04 million.

Also seized were a sling bag, a plastic container, a wallet and a P1,000 bill used as buy-bust money.

Initial investigation showed that Intsik had previously been arrested for violating Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and was reportedly under probation.

The suspects are detained at the Maharlika Custodial Facility, while the confiscated substances will be submitted to the Regional Forensic Unit 10 for qualitative and quantitative examination.

Police are preparing charges for violations of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of RA 9165, which penalize the sale and possession of dangerous drugs.

Babagay commended the operating units and vowed to sustain the regional police's campaign against illegal drugs.

“I commend our operating units for their successful anti-drug operation. Our message is clear: PRO 10 will remain relentless in its campaign against illegal drugs. We will continue working with our partner agencies to keep Northern Mindanao safe and drug-free,” he said.