Major Drug Bust in Davao City: Over P23 Million Worth of Illegal Drugs Seized

Millions of Pesos in Illegal Drugs Seized in Davao City Drug Bust Davao City, Philippines - In a significant blow to the illegal drug trade, agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Davao conducted a raid on June 8, 2025, in Barangay Cabantian, Davao City. The raid resulted in the seizure of a substantial amount of illegal drugs, estimated to be worth over \u20a123 million. The haul included various types of marijuana and a significant quantity of shabu. News5 reporter Bryll Montalvo was on the scene and captured the event on video. "We're here today in a house in Barangay Cabantian," Montalvo reported, "where NBI agents are currently inventorying the illegal drugs seized during the raid." Montalvo's footage shows NBI agents meticulously cataloging and packaging the confiscated narcotics. The successful operation underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies in the Philippines to combat the illegal drug trade. The large amount of drugs seized suggests a significant disruption of drug trafficking networks in the region. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released soon. The successful operation provides a glimmer of hope in the fight against illegal narcotics in the region.