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P8.8M meth seized from arrested murder suspect in Iligan City
Police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Iligan City seized approximately 1.3 kilograms of suspected meth worth P8.8 million in a joint operation on Wednesday evening in Barangay Tibanga.
The 36-year-old suspect, who was arrested on a warrant for frustrated murder, is considered one of PDEA's high-value targets in northern Mindanao.
The significant amount of drugs seized is reportedly the largest volume of shabu in a raid in the city this year.
During the arrest, the suspect attempted to flee into his room, where authorities discovered the illegal drugs and paraphernalia.
The seized contraband is currently undergoing laboratory validation.
Authorities stated that the suspect reportedly sourced his illegal drugs from neighboring provinces.
The suspect is detained at Police Station 5 while charges are being prepared, as police tighten security for the upcoming Diyandi Festival in September.
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