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PDEA agents seize P9.5-M drugs in Iligan City
Police killed a suspected drug pusher in a buy-bust operation in Calamba City, Laguna, before dawn on Monday, Jan. 20.
The suspect sensed he was dealing with the police and fired at the poseur-buyer, prompting lawmen to return fire and kill him.
Two companions of the suspect, identified as high-value individuals Princess and Kevin, sustained bullet wounds and were arrested.
Police seized approximately P13.6 million worth of shabu, kush, firearms, ammunition, boodle money, four cellphones, and a Toyota Vios from the suspects.
A six-year-old child was rescued during the operation and turned over to the Barangay Turbina women's desk.
The injured suspects were brought to the hospital, and the Regional Forensic Unit 4-A processed the crime scene.
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