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PDEA, PNP dismantle drug den in Lucena; 4 arrested
Authorities seize ₱47,600 worth of suspected shabu in joint anti-drug operation
LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Four suspected drug personalities were arrested after authorities dismantled an alleged drug den during a joint anti-illegal drug operation in Barangay Ibabang Dupay here on Friday night, 13 November 2026.
The operation was conducted at approximately 9:33 p.m. in Purok Rainbow by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Quezon Provincial Office, in coordination with the PDEA Marinduque Provincial Office and the Quezon Maritime Police Station.
Authorities identified the arrested individuals by their aliases as Jazer, 42, the alleged drug den maintainer; Jancy, 35; Jef, 39; and Jennifer, 46. All four are residents of Purok Rainbow in the same barangay.
Operatives confiscated four heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing approximately seven grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as shabu, with an estimated street value of ₱47,600.
Various drug paraphernalia and the buy-bust money used during the operation were also recovered.
The suspects face charges for alleged violations of Sections 5, 6, 7, 11, and 12, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
These provisions cover the sale and possession of dangerous drugs, maintenance of drug dens, presence in such establishments, and possession of drug paraphernalia.