ESTANCIA, ILOILO — Five individuals, including a High-Value Individual (HVI), were arrested after a buy-bust operation in Estancia early Saturday morning yielded ₱2.47 million worth of suspected illegal drugs.
The operation happened at 2:11 AM on June 21, 2026, along Clement Street, Poblacion Zone 2. It was led by PLT Adrian Y. Baligod, Chief of the Estancia Municipal Police Station, in coordination with multiple units.
Joint Operation Details
The buy-bust was carried out by a joint force composed of:
- Estancia MPS Tracker Team
- PDEU Team 3 under PMAJ Dadje B. Delima
- 2nd Iloilo Provincial Mobile Force Company (2nd IPMFC) under PMAJ John Salvador Bello
Suspects Arrested
- Alyas “Pirot”, 43 – Married, tagged as HVI, resident of Clement Street, Poblacion Zone 2
- Alyas “Jo”, 52 – Married, resident of Zone 1, Estancia
- Alyas “Deo”, 36 – Single, resident of Clement Street, Poblacion Zone 2
- Alyas “Yan”, 38 – Single, resident of Purok 4, Barangay Tacbuyan
- Alyas “Berto”, 26 – Single, resident of Purok 3, Barangay Bulaqueña
Items Recovered
- Approximately 364 grams of suspected illegal drugs
- Estimated street value: ₱2,475,200
- Marked buy-bust money: ₱20,600
Legal Action
All five suspects are currently detained at the Estancia Municipal Police Station. They will face charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
At a Glance: Estancia Buy-Bust, June 21, 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | June 21, 2026, 2:11 AM |
| Location | Clement St., Poblacion Zone 2, Estancia, Iloilo |
| Units Involved | Estancia MPS, PDEU Team 3, 2nd IPMFC |
| Arrested | 5 suspects including 1 HVI |
| Seized | 364g suspected drugs, ₱2.47M value |
| Legal Case | Violation of RA 9165 |
Note: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Source: Police Iloilo Provincial Office.
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