Authorities arrested five suspected high-value drug personalities in separate operations across Northern Luzon, seizing over P9 million worth of illegal drugs.

In Balanga, Bataan, police apprehended a live-in partner in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Tuyo. Officers confiscated two packages of suspected shabu worth around P40,000.

“Yung ating mag-live in na partner po is talagang kilala sa barangay nila na nagbebenta ng illegal drugs. Inabot po ito ng halos 1 buwan para masiguro,” P/Lt. Col. Roderick Gonzalez, spokesperson of Dagupan City Police Office, said.

In Kibungan, Benguet, a 30-year-old man was also arrested after authorities recovered 61 tubular packs of dried marijuana leaves valued at P7.3 million. The suspect reportedly tried to evade inspection while driving a black pickup.

In Santiago City, Isabela, two high-value suspects, identified as “Jackie” from Marawi City and “Henry” from Santiago City, were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Batal. Police confiscated suspected shabu worth over P1 million.

Another high-value suspect, “Jonnel,” was arrested in Barangay Tuyo, Balanga City, on December 12, 2025, with suspected shabu worth more than P1.1 million.

He is in custody of the Balanga City Police Station and is facing charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

All suspects have not yet issued statements. Authorities continue to investigate and file charges.