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RA 9165

RA 9165

The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 is a Philippine law aimed at preventing and controlling the use and trafficking of dangerous drugs. It has been frequently invoked in recent drug busts across the country, leading to the arrest of numerous suspects and the seizure of significant amounts of shabu and other illegal substances. Enforcement efforts continue to focus on disrupting drug networks and reducing the availability of narcotics in communities.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, October 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM

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Thu, October 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM

P43.86M worth of marijuana, vape products seized in Taytay bust; 1 arrested

Authorities in Taytay, Rizal, confiscated approximately P43.86 million worth of high-grade marijuana and cannabis-infused products during a buy-bust operation.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM

P523,600 worth of shabu seized from 4 suspects in Rizal buy-bust

Authorities seized an estimated P523,600 worth of suspected shabu from four individuals in a buy-bust operation in San Mateo, Rizal.

Sat, October 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM

P163.2 million shabu seized in Quezon drug bust, 3 arrested

Shabu with an estimated street value of P163.2 million was seized in an anti-narcotics operation in Candelaria, Quezon.

Fri, October 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM

BOC seizes P109.8M shabu in 26 Naia packages

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized approximately P109.8 million worth of shabu from 26 inbound packages at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) cargo facility.

Thu, October 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Two nabbed in Taguig drug bust, P1.2M shabu seized

Two individuals were apprehended in Taguig City during separate buy-bust operations, resulting in the seizure of illegal drugs valued at over P1.2 million.

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM

P379,100 worth of shabu seized, HVI nabbed in Nueva Ecija

Anti-illegal drug operations in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija resulted in the seizure of P379,100 worth of suspected shabu and the arrest of a 44-year-old female high-value individual (HVI).

Sat, October 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM

4 suspects arrested in Nueva Ecija drug bust operations

Two high-value individuals (HVIs) and two drug peddlers were arrested in separate buy-bust operations in Nueva Ecija over the weekend.

Tue, September 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM

PDEA, DDB warn public on 'tuklaw' cigarettes with synthetic marijuana

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) have warned the public about 'tuklaw' cigarettes, which contain synthetic marijuana compounds classified as dangerous drugs.

Thu, September 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM

P3.69 million worth of marijuana plants destroyed in Ilocos Sur

Authorities destroyed an estimated P3.69 million worth of marijuana plants in Sugpon, Ilocos Sur on September 21, 2025.

Mon, September 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM

Swiss national nabbed at Naia with P40.8 million shabu

A Swiss national was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 for attempting to smuggle approximately P40.8 million worth of shabu (crystal meth).