CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Police arrested three suspects and seized more than PHP1.8 million worth of suspected shabu during buy-busts in Pampanga and Bulacan provinces on Friday.

In Mabalacat City, Pampanga, the local police’s Special Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) arrested one high-value individual (HVI) in Barangay Dapdap around 5:48 p.m.

He yielded 205 grams of suspected shabu worth PHP1.39 million.

At 2:30 a.m. in Barangay Bambang, Bocaue, Bulacan, the town’s SDEU collared two suspects, including another HVI, and confiscated 65 grams of suspected shabu valued at PHP442,000.

The suspects and seized evidence are now under police custody for documentation. Charges are also being readied against them.

Pampanga

Pampanga is a province in the Philippines, located on the island of Luzon, known as the country’s culinary capital for its rich and distinct cuisine. Historically, it was one of the first provinces established by the Spanish colonizers in 1571, with its name derived from the Kapampangan words meaning “riverbank.” The region is also famous for its vibrant festivals, including the Giant Lantern Festival in the capital city of San Fernando.

Bulacan

Bulacan is a province in the Philippines, located just north of Manila, known for its significant role in the country’s history. It was a major site of activity during the 1896 Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. Today, it is celebrated for its historical landmarks, vibrant festivals, and as a center for local crafts and cuisine.

Camp Olivas

Camp Olivas is a major regional police headquarters and training camp of the Philippine National Police (PNP), located in the city of San Fernando, Pampanga. It was originally established during the American colonial period and has served as a key base for the Philippine Constabulary, the PNP’s predecessor. Today, it remains a central hub for police operations, disaster response, and public safety services for the entire Central Luzon region.

Mabalacat City

Mabalacat City is a first-class component city in Pampanga, Philippines, which originated as a settlement of the Aeta people and was established as a town by Spanish Augustinian friars in the 18th century. It gained historical significance during World War II as the site of the first kamikaze air attacks and the nearby Clark Air Base. The city was officially chartered in 2012, separating from its municipality status.

Barangay Dapdap

Barangay Dapdap is a local administrative division, or barangay, located in the municipality of Bamban in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. Its history is tied to the agricultural development of the Central Luzon region and it is situated near areas that saw significant conflict during World War II.

Barangay Bambang

Barangay Bambang is a district located in the City of Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines. Historically, it was a riverside settlement along the banks of the Pasig River, with its name derived from the Tagalog word for a riverbank or a steep slope. Today, it is a densely populated urban community known for its local markets and residential areas.

Bocaue

Bocaue is a first-class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines, most famous for its annual “Pagoda sa Wawa” river festival. The town’s history is deeply tied to its devotion to the Holy Cross of Wawa, which, according to local legend, was miraculously found in the Bocaue River in the 1850s. This event is commemorated every first Sunday of July with a vibrant and massive fluvial procession.