Manila Bulletin
PDEA: P272-M worth of shabu seized in Rizal drug sting
Around P272 million worth of suspected shabu, concealed in 40 foil packs labeled "168 Freeze-dried Durien," was seized by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents during a buy-bust operation in Binangonan, Rizal.
The confiscated substance had an estimated weight of 40 kilograms.
The suspect, identified only by the alias 'Ronald,' was arrested at Rizal Cement Village in Barangay Pantok on Wednesday, March 19.
He was reportedly a wholesaler distributing drugs in Rizal and Metro Manila and was renting a house in Binangonan.
The operation was a joint effort by elements of PDEA and the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Unit.
PDEA agents had placed 'Ronald' under surveillance after receiving information from tipsters about his illegal drug transactions.
The suspect faces charges for violating Sections 5 and 11 of Article II of Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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