A significant drug bust occurred in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, where authorities seized approximately P816,000 worth of shabu, or methamphetamine hydrochloride. The operation took place on May 8, 2026, and resulted in the arrest of a suspect identified only as 'Badong.'
The Pampanga police characterized Badong, aged 42, as a high-value individual on the government's drug watch list. He was apprehended at around 6 p.m. on Padre Burgos Street during a buy-bust operation.
Undercover officers caught the suspect selling a sachet of shabu to an agent posing as a buyer. Following the transaction, law enforcement recovered around 120 grams of the illicit substance.
Authorities are preparing to file charges against Badong for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Ongoing Drug Enforcement Efforts
This operation underscores the continuous efforts of local police to combat drug trafficking in the region. The seizure adds to the growing list of drug-related arrests and interventions aimed at curbing illegal drug activities.