Anti Drugs Campaign

2 drug suspects yield P3.5-M shabu in Manila buy-bust

2 drug suspects yield P3.5-M shabu in Manila buy-bust

April 8, 2019, 2:56 pm

MANILA -- Authorities arrested two suspects and seized PHP3.5 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Manila on Monday morning. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar identified the suspects as Porferio Pementera, 39, and Orlando Naguinlin, 56,… Read More

PDEA seizes highest volume of illegal drugs in Q1 of 2019

PDEA seizes highest volume of illegal drugs in Q1 of 2019

April 7, 2019, 12:55 pm

MANILA – Authorities seized a total of PHP5.27 billion worth of shabu in the first quarter of the year, posting the highest volume of illegal drugs seized in the country’s drug law enforcement history, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said Sunday. PDEA Director General Aaron N.… Read More

Rookie cop, father nabbed in QC buy-bust

Rookie cop, father nabbed in QC buy-bust

April 3, 2019, 5:32 pm

MANILA -- A rookie police officer, his father and a woman were arrested for possession of illegal drugs in Quezon City. Brig. Gen. Joselito Esquivel, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director, on Wednesday identified the suspects as Patrolman Darryl Galendez, 25, his father Daniel, 50 and… Read More

PUV drivers undergo surprise drug test

PUV drivers undergo surprise drug test

March 29, 2019, 5:12 pm

MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Friday conducted surprise mandatory drug tests on drivers of public utility vehicles (PUV) nationwide to ensure the safety of travelers. Dubbed as the “Oplan Harabas Drug Test Muna Bago Pasada”, PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino said… Read More

PDEA asks TV networks to conduct drug tests on celebrities

PDEA asks TV networks to conduct drug tests on celebrities

March 28, 2019, 6:26 pm

MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Thursday urged television networks to conduct surprise or mandatory drug testing on their actors and actresses to weed out drug users. This as the agency continues to validate information on alleged drug links of 31 showbiz personalities… Read More

PDEA verifying info on 31 celebrities in drug 'watch list'

PDEA verifying info on 31 celebrities in drug 'watch list'

March 26, 2019, 5:11 pm

MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday said it is validating information on the alleged drug links of 31 showbiz personalities. “Hindi pa po sila (nasa) narco list kaya lang tinitingnan natin ngayon. Mahirap kasi minsan yung ibang celebrities meron silang screen name… Read More

PDEA, Pasig LGU launch drug-free workplace advocacy

PDEA, Pasig LGU launch drug-free workplace advocacy

March 26, 2019, 5:04 pm

MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday launched an advocacy program to promote a drug-free workplace in business establishments and subdivisions in Pasig City. During the launching, PDEA Director General aAquino and Pasig City Mayor Roberto Eusebio urged all business… Read More

PDEA, QC ink pact on rescue drive for 'solvent' kids

PDEA, QC ink pact on rescue drive for 'solvent' kids

March 25, 2019, 5:21 pm

MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the local government of Quezon City on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide temporary shelter for rescued street children hooked on solvent sniffing. PDEA Director General Aaron N. Aquino said his agency and the… Read More

Canadian nabbed for illegal drugs

Canadian nabbed for illegal drugs

March 22, 2019, 2:22 pm

MANILA -- A Canadian citizen was arrested on Tuesday for possession of 649 Ephedrine tablets during an anti-illegal drug operation in Pasay City. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Aaron Aquino identified the suspect as Gary Mader, 57, a Canadian residing in Santolan, Pasig… Read More

Raps filed vs. 45 mayors for failure to create local ADAC

Raps filed vs. 45 mayors for failure to create local ADAC

March 21, 2019, 8:17 am

MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has filed a complaint against 45 mayors before the Office of the Ombudsman for their alleged failure or refusal to create Anti-Illegal Drugs Abuse Council (ADAC) in their areas. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año said the complaint was… Read More

2 PDEA agents wounded in Pasay City buy-bust

2 PDEA agents wounded in Pasay City buy-bust

March 20, 2019, 6:51 pm

MANILA -- Two operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) were wounded in a shootout with drug suspects during a buy-bust operation in Pasay City on Wednesday. PDEA Special Enforcement Service Director Levi Ortiz identified the PDEA agents as Charlemagne Karol Tang and Richard… Read More

5 ‘drug-cleared’ Makati barangays lauded

5 ‘drug-cleared’ Makati barangays lauded

March 17, 2019, 4:02 pm

MANILA -- Mayor Abby Binay on Sunday congratulated five more Makati City barangays that have been cleared of illegal drugs by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug-Clearing Program. In a statement, Binay said the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug-Clearing Program gave… Read More

Cops reminded to adhere to anti-drug ops protocol

Cops reminded to adhere to anti-drug ops protocol

March 14, 2019, 12:09 pm

MANILA -- All police officers assigned in anti-illegal drug operations must strictly adhere to existing policies and guidelines. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Oscar Albayalde, made the reminder Thursday to all police operatives for them to avoid operational lapses, mishandling… Read More

P8-M shabu seized in Cebu buy-bust ops

P8-M shabu seized in Cebu buy-bust ops

March 13, 2019, 12:03 pm

MANILA -- Authorities arrested two suspects and seized over PHP8 million worth of 'shabu' in separate drug buy-bust operations in Cebu City. Quoting a report sent to Camp Crame on Wednesday, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson, Col. Bernard Banac, said the first operation resulted in the… Read More

Big time 'party drugs' supplier killed in Manila buy-bust

Big time 'party drugs' supplier killed in Manila buy-bust

March 12, 2019, 6:17 pm

MANILA -- An alleged “big-time party drugs supplier” in Metro Manila was killed in a buy-bust operation in Manila on Monday evening. PDEA Special Enforcement Service Director Levi Ortiz said the suspect, Steve “John” Pasion, 31, was killed after he allegedly tried to grab the firearm and… Read More

64 politicians on narco-list seeking re-election: PDEA

64 politicians on narco-list seeking re-election: PDEA

March 5, 2019, 4:36 pm

MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday revealed that 64 out of 82 politicians on the “narco-list” are seeking re-election in this year's mid-term polls. “I think it's 64 (local officials). They filed their COCs (Certificate of Candidacy) and the remaining 18… Read More

PDEA, AMLC beef up drive vs. drug money launderers

PDEA, AMLC beef up drive vs. drug money launderers

March 5, 2019, 2:25 pm

MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at strengthening cooperation in running after money launderers who “wash” their illicit proceeds from illegal drug activities. PDEA… Read More

4 nabbed, P190-M shabu seized in Cebu buy-bust ops

4 nabbed, P190-M shabu seized in Cebu buy-bust ops

March 3, 2019, 5:21 pm

MANILA – Police operatives arrested four drug suspects and seized 28 kilos of suspected ‘shabu’ worth PHP190.4 million in two separate drug buy-bust operations in Cebu City early Sunday morning, the Philippine National Police (PNP) official said. PNP spokesperson, Col. Bernard Banac said the… Read More

Gov't doctor, 6 others nabbed in Mandaluyong buy-bust

Gov't doctor, 6 others nabbed in Mandaluyong buy-bust

February 28, 2019, 5:18 pm

MANILA -- Seven persons, including a government doctor, were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Mandaluyong City early Thursday. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Aaron Aquino identified the suspects as Vanjoe Rufo de Guzman, a medical officer from the Department of… Read More

PDEA to use barcode system in inventory of drug evidence

PDEA to use barcode system in inventory of drug evidence

February 28, 2019, 2:09 pm

MANILA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is set to implement an automated inventory of seized pieces of evidence from anti-drugs operations through the use of barcodes. The PDEA Evidence Inventory and Information System (PEIIS) will be put in place in forensic laboratories of the… Read More