Manila Bulletin
PDEA: P9.6-M worth of ecstasy, shabu seized in Cavite buy-bust
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives and Cavite police arrested a 23-year-old suspect, identified as "Kenneth," in a buy-bust operation in Bacoor City, Cavite on Feb. 28.
The operation resulted in the seizure of ecstasy tablets and shabu valued at P9.6 million.
Authorities confiscated 4,753 ecstasy tablets worth P8,070,000 and 230 grams of shabu worth P1,565,000.
Additional confiscated items include maroon, neon pink, blue, and green powders suspected to be ecstasy.
The suspect is considered a high-value individual in the illegal drug trade.
The PDEA is investigating the origin of the seized narcotics.
He will face charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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