PDEA ARRESTS TARGET LISTED PERSONALITY IN TACURONG CITY
On October 13, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m., the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office XII, led by its Sultan Kudarat Provincial Office with support from the Joint Task Force Talacudong and the Tacurong City Police Station, executed a search warrant in Purok Islam, Barangay Griño, Tacurong City, resulting in the arrest of a high-value target (HVT) listed personality identified as alias Batole, 52, a local farmer and resident of the area. A second suspect, alias Haron, his son, remains at large.
Seized during the operation were approximately five grams of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of ₱34,000, along with various drug paraphernalia.
Cases for violation of Sections 11 and 12, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) will be filed against the suspects.
“PDEA RO XII continues to intensify intelligence-driven operations and partnership with law-enforcement agencies to dismantle drug networks and apprehend high-value targets across the region”, said Director Benjamin C Recites III, PDEA RO12. (PDEA File Photos)
