Mimaropa drug bust in Palawan yields ₱51,884 worth of ‘shabu’

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A joint anti-narcotics operation in Coron, Palawan, led to the arrest of a high-profile drug suspect and the seizure of 7.63 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱51,884, the Mimaropa police reported.

Authorities carried out the operation at 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday at Lambingan Bridge in Barangay Poblacion 2. 

They served a search warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 163, Coron, Palawan, on Oct. 22, in connection with alleged violations of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

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They recovered 10 heat‑sealed plastic sachets containing white crystalline substances suspected to be shabu, with a combined gross weight of 7.63 grams and an estimated street value of ₱51,884. Also seized were suspected drug paraphernalia, a weighing scale, empty plastic sachets, aluminum foil, four live rounds of .38‑caliber ammunition, and ₱5,800 in cash.

The arrested person and confiscated items were turned over to the Coron Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition. 

Personnel of the Coron police, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Palawan Police Provincial Office, and the 4th Platoon of the 2nd Palawan Mobile Force Company undertook the raid. 

The drug bust was part of a continuing anti‑illegal drug campaign. 

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From May 26 to October 27, 2026, the regional police conducted 183 anti‑drug operations across MIMAROPA, arresting 207 individuals — including 52 high‑value targets and 155 street‑level personalities.

During the same period, authorities seized suspected illegal drugs with an estimated total street value of ₱3,235,437.53, including 473.8184 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱3,221,965.12. /coa