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P197 million shabu labeled as dried durian seized
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police seized approximately P197.2 million worth of shabu in Parañaque City on Saturday.
The illegal drugs, weighing 29 kilograms, were concealed in packs labeled 'Freeze-dried Durian' in Chinese characters.
Two alleged drug dealers, identified as Jalil and Gracia, were arrested during a buy-bust operation in an exclusive subdivision in Barangay BF Homes.
The suspects reportedly exploited the subdivision's strict security measures to evade detection.
PDEA intelligence operations validated the suspects' involvement in large-scale drug distribution.
Mobile phones and buy-bust money were also confiscated from the suspects.
Charges of drug trafficking will be filed against Jalil and Gracia.
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