P2 million marijuana products seized, 3 nabbed in Mabalacat City
Authorities confiscate marijuana products valued at a total of P2 million and arrest three individuals in a buy-bust operation in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (Photo from the Police Regional Office 3)
MANILA, Philippines — Marijuana products valued at P2 million were confiscated in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, leading to the arrest of three individuals, the Police Regional Office (PRO 3) announced.
This was the result of a buy-bust operation in Barangay Bical on Wednesday afternoon, PRO 3 detailed in a statement on Thursday.
Authorities confiscated 218 marijuana-flavored vape cartridges valued at P872,000; 520 grams of suspected kush valued at P858,000; two kilograms of dried marijuana leaves valued at P240,000; and 19 pieces of marijuana oil valued at P30,000, the police noted.
PRO 3 identified the individuals arrested as “Jek-jek” and “Josh,” both Mabalacat City residents, and “Ana,” an Angeles City resident.
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The confiscated drugs and the arrested suspects were taken to the Mabalacat City Police Station for proper disposition.
The suspects may face charges for violating Republic Act No. 9165 or the Dangerous Drugs Act./coa
