The Daily Tribune
More ‘floating drugs’ found; fishermen get reward
Fisherfolk in Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur have discovered an estimated P4.3 billion worth of suspected shabu floating in the waters between June 5 and June 7.
The contraband, weighing over 630 kilograms and concealed in numerous sacks, was found by local fishermen who initially mistook the sacks for food.
The packaging of the recovered drugs is similar to previous finds, suggesting they drifted northward from an international smuggling operation likely originating from the 'golden triangle' region.
A joint retrieval operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recovered the packages.
The PCG has directed intensified coastal security patrols and community engagement with fisherfolk to improve maritime surveillance.
The PCG commander praised the local fishing communities, highlighting their honesty and quick response as crucial in preventing billions of pesos worth of illegal drugs from reaching communities.
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