Fisherfolk find P102M more shabu in Cagayan waters

Fisherfolk in Cagayan have discovered 15 more packs of suspected shabu valued at P102 million between Babuyan Island and Gonzaga.

An additional 400 grams of suspected shabu worth P2.7 million was found off Camiguin Island and Cape Engaño waters in Sta. Ana, Cagayan.

These recent findings are part of larger recoveries of suspected illegal drugs in Philippine waters, with earlier incidents including over 45 kilograms found off Cagayan and another kilogram in Ilocos Norte.

The fishermen involved immediately surrendered the contraband to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 2 (PDEA RO 2) and local police units.

PDEA Director General Isagani Nerez commended the fishermen's honesty and highlighted the importance of prompt reporting and sea surveillance in curbing drug trafficking.

The Police Regional Office 2 (PRO 2) has launched the Strengthening Port Interdiction to Enhance Security (SPIES) project to further protect Cagayan's coastlines from drug trafficking.