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PDEA raids suspected drug den in Bacoor; 5 arrested

Agents seize suspected shabu worth ₱108,800 in Molino 3 operation

Josephine D. Escovidal · Oct 30, 2026, 7:04 AM

PDEA operatives inventory evidence seized during a buy-bust operation at a suspected drug den in Barangay Molino 3, Bacoor City, Cavite, on 28 October 2026. Five suspects were arrested, while approximately 16 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱108,800 and assorted drug paraphernalia were confiscated. Photo courtesy of PDEA Regional Office 4A.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives arrested five suspects and dismantled an alleged drug den during a buy-bust operation in Bacoor City, Cavite, on 28 October.

PDEA said its Regional Office 4A Special Enforcement Team 2 conducted the operation at around 7:30 p.m. in Barangay Molino 3.

Those arrested were identified only by their aliases “Rommel,” “Jeff,” “Francis,” “Raymond” and “Jetro.”

Agents seized approximately 16 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱108,800, assorted drug paraphernalia and the money used in the buy-bust operation, according to the agency.

PDEA said charges are being prepared under Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The agency cited provisions covering the sale and possession of dangerous drugs, maintenance of a drug den, employees and visitors of a drug den, possession of drug paraphernalia and use of dangerous drugs. Its report did not specify which charges would apply to each suspect.