PDEA, police seize P20M worth of shabu in week-long anti-drug ops
On Monday, April 21, three drug dealers were arrested by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.
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Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
Also known as PDEA
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is a government body responsible for combating illegal drugs in the Philippines. Recently, PDEA has been actively conducting operations to arrest suspects and seize large amounts of shabu worth millions of pesos. The agency also collaborates with other departments like DOLE to provide livelihood programs for individuals recovering from drug addiction.
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Last updated at April 26, 2025.
Recent stories about PDEA
PDEA seizes PHP147M worth of drugs in week-long operations
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported the confiscation of PHP147.25 million worth of illegal drugs in operations from April 11 to 18, including 19,281.62 grams of shabu, 11,000 grams of marijuana leaves, and other substances.
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Police confiscate P1.3M shabu from minors, arrest HVI in Sta. Cruz
On Black Saturday, April 19, authorities confiscated shabu worth P1.3 million from a 15-year-old boy and two others in San Mateo, Rizal.
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LTFRB issues show-cause orders for bus operators with drug-positive drivers
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will issue show-cause orders for bus operators following positive drug test results among their drivers and conductors during Holy Week 2025.
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PDEA chemist joins TIAFT AI Task Force to assess forensic toxicology integration
A forensic chemist from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Nieves Manuela Barbo, has been selected as a member of an International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT) Task Force.
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84 PUV drivers test positive for drugs in nationwide screenings
More than 80 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and two conductors tested positive for illegal drug use during surprise nationwide drug screenings conducted on Wednesday, April 16, as part of Oplan: Harabas ahead of the Holy Week travel rush.
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4 PUV drivers test positive for drugs in Iloilo
Four Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers in Iloilo City tested positive for illegal drug use during a surprise drug testing operation led by LTO 6 on Tuesday.
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PDEA arrests four suspects, confiscates PHP4.7M worth of shabu in Bacoor
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents arrested four suspects, including Kumar, Samiha, Aisah, and Alaisah, and confiscated PHP4.7 million worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Molino IV, Bacoor City, Cavite on Saturday, April 12.
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PDEA busts shabu lab, arrests five suspects in Las Piñas
On Friday, April 11, government anti-narcotics agents seized laboratory equipment and chemicals used in shabu production during an operation in Las Piñas City.
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PHP8B worth of illegal drugs seized in anti-drug ops from Jan to Apr 11
As of Monday, April 14, 2025, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported that PHP8.0256 billion worth of illegal drugs were confiscated during anti-drug operations from January to April 11, 2025.
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