Over P4 Million Worth of Shabu Seized in Quezon Province; Three Arrested
P4.1-M shabu seized in Quezon; 3 suspected traffickers held

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Police in Quezon province seized over P4.1 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested three alleged traffickers during two operations on June 2 and 3. The suspects, identified only by aliases, are facing charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
- 01The first operation led to the arrest of two suspects, 'Archie' and 'Ron', in Barangay Ibabang Iyam, with confiscated shabu valued at P1.02 million.
- 02The same quantity of drugs could fetch up to P3.06 million in the illegal market.
- 03'Archie' is classified as a high-value individual (HVI) involved in drug trafficking.
- 04In a separate operation, another suspect named 'Jian' was arrested in Barangay Ayuti with drugs valued at P1,101,600.
- 05Col. Romulo Albacea emphasized the police's commitment to combat illegal drugs in Quezon province.
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In a series of operations in Quezon province, police confiscated more than P4.1 million worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) and arrested three individuals linked to drug trafficking. The first operation occurred on June 2, leading to the arrest of two suspects, identified only as 'Archie' and 'Ron', in Barangay Ibabang Iyam. They were caught selling P500 worth of shabu to an undercover officer, with the seized drugs estimated at P1.02 million based on standard valuation. However, the street value could reach P3.06 million. 'Archie' is recognized as a high-value individual (HVI) in drug trafficking circles. A subsequent operation on June 3 resulted in the arrest of 'Jian' in Barangay Ayuti, who was found with drugs valued at P1,101,600. Authorities are investigating the source of the illegal substances, and all suspects face charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Col. Romulo Albacea, director of the Quezon Police Provincial Office, reaffirmed the commitment to eradicating illegal drugs in the region.
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The police operations aim to reduce drug trafficking and enhance community safety in Quezon province.
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