P816M shabu seized from high-value suspect in Calapan City

Updated Fri, March 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM Published Fri, March 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Anti-drug operatives arrested a high-value suspect, identified as alias Christopher, 43, at the Calapan City port in Oriental Mindoro on Friday morning, March 21.

Approximately 120 kg of suspected shabu, valued at P816 million, were seized from the suspect, concealed in 120 sealed packages within luggage and travel bags.

The operation also led to the confiscation of a white Toyota Camry, an Android phone, and a ferry ticket.

The suspect is facing charges for violating provisions of Republic Act 9165, including sale and possession of illegal drugs.

Police Regional Office-Mimaropa chief Police Brig. Gen. Roger L. Quesada commended the inter-agency collaboration that led to this significant accomplishment, calling it the biggest drug seizure in Mindoro this year.

Meanwhile, a Chinese national, alias Li, was arrested in a separate buy-bust operation in Bacoor City, Cavite on the same day.

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