Two nabbed in Calamba; ₱63K shabu seized
Police recover 9.3 grams of suspected illegal drugs in early morning operation
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna — Two suspected drug personalities were arrested after police seized approximately ₱63,240 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sirang Lupa early Saturday, 14 November 2026.
According to the Calamba City Police Station, the operation was conducted at approximately 12:30 a.m. by intelligence operatives in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
The suspects, identified only as aliases Gil and Johnpaul, were allegedly caught selling a sachet of suspected shabu to an undercover police operative.
Police reported recovering four sachets containing approximately 6.7 grams of suspected shabu, valued at ₱45,560, from the first suspect.
Another sachet containing approximately 2.6 grams, worth ₱17,680, was reportedly recovered from the second suspect.
The confiscated substances had a combined estimated weight of 9.3 grams and a standard drug price of ₱63,240.
Operatives also recovered a coin purse, a ₱500 bill used as buy-bust money, and ₱300 in cash.
The operation formed part of the police campaign against illegal drugs in Laguna.