Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Also known as RA 9165

The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 is a Philippine law aimed at preventing drug abuse, trafficking, and money laundering. It enables law enforcement to conduct buy-bust operations and seize illegal substances worth millions, such as the recent PHP6.8 million shabu seizure in Lanao del Norte. The act continues to be enforced rigorously across various regions of the Philippines, ensuring strict prosecution for those involved in drug-related activities.

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Last updated at August 1, 2025.

Recent stories about RA 9165

PDEA arrests two suspects, seizes PHP6.8M shabu in Lanao del Norte

On Wednesday night, authorities arrested two suspects and seized approximately PHP6.8 million worth of shabu during an anti-drug operation in Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte.
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Police arrest 'Beng', seize PHP3.4M shabu in Camarines Sur, other arrests net PHP12M worth of shabu

Police arrested a high-value drug suspect named 'Beng' during a buy-bust operation in Camarines Sur on Thursday, while three more suspects were apprehended in separate operations in Tarlac, Cebu, and Pangasinan on Friday.
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Authorities intercept PHP25M ketamine smuggling at Clark Freeport

Authorities intercepted an international drug smuggling attempt at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga on Wednesday, July 30.
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PDEA arrests three drug dealers linked to terror groups

On Tuesday, July 29, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives arrested three drug dealers, one linked to two terror groups, in separate operations in Pahamuddin town and General Santos City.
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Police arrest two shabu dealers in Kidapawan and Cotabato City

On Saturday, July 26, police in Kidapawan City seized P268,600 worth of shabu from a dealer during an entrapment operation.
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PDEA-BARMM seizes P1.7M shabu in Cotabato sting

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency agents and police seized P1.7 million worth of shabu from two suspects in a sting operation in Cotabato City on Monday, July 21.
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Police arrest five alleged drug pushers, seize P2.1M worth of shabu in Quezon

Quezon province's police anti-narcotics agents arrested five alleged drug pushers and seized over P2.1 million worth of shabu, while two suspects were also arrested in Quezon City for possession of PHP3.4 million worth of suspected shabu in separate buy-bust operations on Monday and Wednesday.
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P21.76M shabu, one arrest in Pasig buy-bust

Suspected shabu valued at P21.76 million was confiscated, and one individual was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Pasig City.
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BOC seizes P749M shabu in balikbayan boxes

BOC operatives seized a shipment containing 110 kilograms of shabu concealed in four balikbayan boxes from California, USA at the Manila International Container Port on Thursday.
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Authorities seize PHP604M worth of shabu from two passengers at NAIA Terminal 3

Authorities arrested two individuals—one arriving from Canada and another from Hong Kong—at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, uncovering more than PHP604 million worth of shabu.
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