Eleven people were arrested after authorities raided a suspected drug den in Barangay Tumbao, Mangudadatu, Maguindanao del Sur, shortly after 3 p.m. yesterday.
The operation was led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Maguindanao del Sur, with assistance from the Philippine Army’s 22nd Mechanized Infantry Company and the Mangudadatu Municipal Police Station.
Authorities seized approximately 17 sachets of suspected shabu during the raid. The seized substance was estimated to be worth 81,600 pesos.
The 11 arrested individuals are in the custody of authorities and are expected to face charges related to illegal drugs, according to the report.
The premises were described as a suspected drug den. The report did not identify the arrested individuals by name or provide details about their alleged roles.
The raid involved a joint team from the PDEA, the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police. PDEA Maguindanao del Sur led the operation, while Army personnel and the local police station assisted.
Authorities have not provided further details about the case or specified when the expected charges will be filed. The operation was conducted by the three agencies working together in Mangudadatu.
