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P8.4-M shabu seized in Pampanga, Bohol; 5 nabbed
Philippine authorities seized over 1.2 tons of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of P8.8 billion from waters off Central Luzon and Ilocos Region.
Fishermen across Bataan, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, and Zambales discovered at least 66 sacks of the illegal drugs floating in the sea between June 2 and June 9.
This total includes a previous P1.5-billion haul of suspected shabu found by Bataan fishermen in Zambales waters on May 29.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) believes an international crime syndicate, possibly Sam Gor, is responsible, citing the signature Chinese markings on the teabag packaging.
The drugs were likely swept ashore due to bad weather.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) stated this is one of the biggest recoveries of illegal drugs at sea.
This significant drug seizure suggests the Philippines may have been used as a transshipment point due to its strategic location and extensive coastline.
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