By Connie Calipay

SEIZED. The illegal drugs confiscated in a buy-bust operation in Pili, Camarines Sur, on Monday (Oct. 6, 2025). More than PHP5.4 million worth of illegal drugs were seized from four arrested suspects. (Photo courtesy of PRO-5)

LEGAZPI CITY – Four illegal drug suspects were arrested Monday in a buy-bust operation, yielding more than PHP5 million worth of suspected shabu, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) reported Tuesday.

PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. identified the suspects as aliases “Ann,” “Lito,” “Kitty,” and “Daniel,” all residents of Dalipuga in Iligan City.

The suspects were caught selling a large quantity of illegal drugs to an undercover agent.

Seized from the suspects were 800 grams of suspected shabu valued at PHP5.4 million, along with other drug paraphernalia and pieces of evidence.

Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 are being readied against the suspects. (PNA)