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THE Cebu City government recognized the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – Central Visayas (PDEA-7) for its outstanding effort in uncovering P170 million worth of shabu during an operation at Pier 4 on Jan. 23, 2025.
Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia in a ceremony held on Monday lauded success of the operation, which led to the seizure of 25 kilos of illegal drugs hidden inside a red sedan aboard a roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) vessel from Masbate.
Garcia particularly acknowledged the role of K-9 dog named "Bayani" which detected the contraband.
COURTESY CALL BrGen. Redrico Atienza Maranan, newly appointed regional director of Police Regional Office – Central Visayas, shakes hands with Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia on Jan. 27, 2025, during his courtesy call in the mayor’s office. PHOTO BY KAISER JAN FUENTES
Garcia described the haul as one of the largest drug seizures in recent memory and presented a monetary reward to the anti-narcotics unit as a gesture of appreciation for PDEA-7's significant efforts. However, the mayor did not divulge the amount of the award.
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He emphasized that the agency would continue to receive full support from the city government.
The operation also led to the arrest of a 41-year-old truck driver and his 63-year-old mother for their involvement in smuggling the drugs.
The bust, which involved agencies like the Naval Forces Central, PRO-7's Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit, PNP Maritime Group, the Philippine Coast Guard, the Cebu Port Authority Police, and the Bureau of Customs, was hailed for its precision and coordination.
Meanwhile, later that day, newly appointed PRO-7 director BGen. Redrico Maranan credited the intelligence-gathering and strong inter-agency partnerships for the success.
Garcia reaffirmed the city's commitment to supporting such operations, promising ongoing financial and logistical aid to bolster anti-drug efforts in Cebu City.
Maranan was accompanied by newly installed director Col. Enrico Evangelista Figueroa of the Cebu City Police Office and Councilor Joel Garganera during his courtesy call to Garcia.
