P455.6M shabu seized in Zamboanga City

Around 67 kilograms of suspected shabu with an estimated value of P455.6-million were seized during a buy-bust operation by authorities at a residential house along Arcillas Road, Zone 4, Barangay Mercedes in Zamboanga City on 11 November 2026.

According to Mayor Khymer Olaso, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency - National Capital Region (PDEA-NCR), PDEA Regional Office IX, PDEA Cebu, PDEA Zambasulta, and different units from the local police conducted the operation that led to the seizure of the illegal drugs.

He added that the operation resulted in the arrest of four suspects, comprising three men and one woman.

According to the report, the illegal drugs came from outside the country and were already under close monitoring by PDEA-NCR. Intelligence information indicated that the shipment would be brought to Zamboanga City after arriving in the country. Immediately, PDEA-NCR deployed its personnel to the city and waited until the items arrived.

Also present at the operation site was Second District Congressman Jerry Perez who likewise commended PDEA and the police force.

The suspects are now under the custody of PDEA while the seized items are undergoing laboratory examination prior to the filing of appropriate charges for violation of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the case, including the circumstances surrounding the seized drugs and the arrested suspects.