Anti-illegal drug operatives seized suspected shabu worth more than P20 million in a sting operation in Jolo, Sulu afternoon on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Police also arrested the drug suspect during the operation.

Seized from the suspect were sachets of suspected shabu weighing around three kilos and worth around P20.4 million; cellphones, and a motorcycle.

The confiscated items and the suspect were turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for further investigation.

He is now detained and will face charges for alleged violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165).

“With a shared commitment to irradicate illegal drugs in the country, PRO BAR fosters coherent coordination and collaboration policies with other law enforcement agencies for deliberate and strategic efforts to achieve common goals on reduction and eradication of drug demand and supply,” Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) said.