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P6.8-M shabu seized in Sulu
Anti-narcotic agents seized P6.8 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Luuk, Sulu.
The suspect, identified as notorious drug peddler Almejer O. Jikuron, was arrested in the Luuk Public Market in Barangay Tandu Batu.
Agents recovered approximately 1,000 grams of shabu and a Samsung mobile phone from Jikuron.
The operation was conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force, the 1102nd Infantry "Ganarul" Brigade, and the 101st Infantry "Sajahitra" Battalion.
Valuable information leading to the arrest came from tips provided by concerned citizens.
An accomplice managed to escape during the operation, and charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 are being filed against the arrested individual.
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