Police and agents of the Philippine Drug Agency-CARAGA (PDEA-13) seized suspected shabu worth more than P102 million in separate anti-illegal drug operations in the region from January 26 to 27, 2025.

The anti-illegal drug operations were carried out in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur; Surigao del Norte; Agusan del Sur; and Butuan City.

The operations resulted in the arrest of eight people.

Authorities seized more than 15 kilos of suspected shabu and drug paraphernalia during the sting operations.

The suspects arrested are facing charges for alleged violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165).

“These remarkable accomplishments shall send a strong message to those involved in the drug menace. We won’t stop until every drug dealer or user is brought to justice,” Police Regional Office-CARAGA (PRO-13) Director, Brigadier General Christopher Abrahano, said.