Arrest of three individuals at a drug den in Labangon
In a joint operation on August 30, 2025, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 7 Regional Special Enforcement Team, the PNP Drug Enforcement Group/Special Operations Unit 7, and the Labangon Police Station successfully apprehended two male individuals in a house in Barangay Labangon, Cebu.
The operation, supervised by PDEA 7 Director Joel Plaza, targeted an individual known as "alyas Rommel," a 53-year-old resident of the house where the operation took place. However, it appears that Rommel was not present during the raid.
Instead, the suspects caught were identified as "alyas Albert," 29, a construction worker, and "alyas Jake," 36, a local resident of Barangay Labangon. The suspects were found in possession of 12 packages of shabu, weighing a total of approximately 15 grams, with an estimated average market value of PHP 102,000.
It is important to note that there is no information indicating that Alyas Rommel had been previously convicted in an illegal drug case. While Rommel was arrested in a case related to illegal drugs in 2018, he was able to secure a plea bargain.
The exact location of the house where the operation took place was not specified in the article. The operation resulted in the seizure of shabu, but no further details about the seized drugs or the ongoing investigation were provided.
The authorities did not report any injuries or casualties that occurred during the operation. The arrested individuals are currently under the custody of the Labangon Police Station for further investigation.
This operation underscores the continuous efforts of the Philippine authorities in the fight against illegal drugs, particularly in Cebu City. The public is encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the pursuit of a drug-free society.
