Authorities in Region 12 have arrested two high-value drug suspects, including a Top 10 Regional Most Wanted Person, in separate operations in North Cotabato and General Santos City.
On November 7, joint police and anti-drug teams arrested alias “Kabing,” 40, in Barangay Poblacion, President Roxas, Cotabato, by virtue of a warrant for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act. His bail was set at ₱200,000.
Hours later, a buy-bust operation in Barangay Dadiangas West, General Santos City led to the arrest of alias “Balong,” 48, from Silway Kasilak. Seized were 27 sachets of suspected shabu weighing 48 grams, valued at ₱326,400, and a .45-caliber pistol.
Police Regional Director Brig. Gen. Arnold Ardiente lauded the coordinated operations, emphasizing the police’s “service beyond our badge” approach anchored on community-oriented enforcement.
Both suspects and seized evidence are now under police custody for documentation and the filing of charges.
