01/12/2025
PRO 8 Nabs High-Profile Drug Suspects; Over 3M Worth of Drugs Seized
CAMP KANGLEON, PALO, LEYTE – As part of its intensified campaign against illegal drugs, the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), under the leadership of PBGEN JASON L CAPOY, successfully arrested two High-Value Individuals (HVIs) suspected of drug involvement along the Tanauan Bypass Road in Brgy. Baras, Tanauan, Leyte on December 1, 2025.
The suspects were identified as alias “Jeff” (26), a college graduate, and alias “Raphi” (25), a high school graduate. Both are unemployed and residents of Brgy. Bachao, Leyte, Leyte.
The operation was carried out through the joint efforts of the Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit 8 (RPDEU-8); Regional Intelligence Division 8 (RID-8) Tracker Team; Provincial Intelligence Unit, Leyte Police Provincial Office (PIU, LPPO); 1st Leyte Provincial Mobile Force Company (LPMFC); Regional Special Operations Unit 8 (RSOU-8); Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group Special Operations Unit 8 (PNP DEG SOU-8); and Tanauan Municipal Police Station (MPS).
Authorities seized nine heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu, with an estimated weight of 530 grams and a Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) value of Php 3,604,000.00. The actual weight and confirmation of the substance as shabu are subject to verification through confirmatory laboratory testing by the Regional Forensic Unit 8.
PBGEN CAPOY lauded the operating units for their commitment and competence. “This buy-bust operation demonstrates your vigilance and teamwork, weakening illegal drug operations and enhancing public trust in the PNP,” he said.
All confiscated evidence was properly marked and inventoried at the place of arrest in the presence of invited witnesses and the suspects, as mandated by law.
Criminal charges are now being prepared for filing against the arrested suspects.
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