BI nabs Chinese fugitive allegedly linked to meth lab

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested Chinese fugitive Shi Chunfang in Taytay, Rizal, allegedly a kingpin operating a methamphetamine laboratory in the country.

Shi was apprehended on December 14, and contrary to earlier reports of his release, intelligence reports linked him to the production of methamphetamine in the Philippines.

He is also wanted by Chinese police for kidnapping, with a standing warrant issued in 2024 by the Public Security Bureau of Jinjiang City.

His passport has been canceled by the Chinese embassy, and he is considered an undocumented alien.

Furthermore, Shi is subject to a blacklist order issued in January and a Watchlist order in July for being an undesirable alien.

Another individual, Shuguang Fan, was arrested with Shi and is facing an order to leave issued by the BI in 2023 due to his prolonged and unexplained stay in the Philippines.

The BI has canceled a request for Shi's expedited deportation to process his crimes in the country, and there are attempts to "muddle" the incident given Shi's influence in Rizal as an alleged drug kingpin.