P10-B shabu haul off Zambales had Chinese markings

The Philippine Navy reported that approximately P10 billion worth of suspected shabu seized off the coast of Zambales had Chinese markings.

The massive drug haul, weighing 1.5 tons, was intercepted from a Philippine-registered fishing vessel about 50 to 60 nautical miles from shore.

A Chinese-Malaysian national was among the crew members apprehended on the vessel, in addition to Filipino fishermen.

Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, noted that such markings have been seen on previous large drug seizures in the maritime domain.

Trinidad suggested that this incident could be part of an effort by the Chinese Communist Party to undermine future generations of Filipinos by flooding the country with illicit drugs.