Zambales PPO seizes P5-M shabu, nab HVI on Independence Day

Police in Zambales successfully seized PHP5 million worth of suspected shabu and apprehended a high-value individual during a buy-bust operation on Independence Day.

The operation, conducted by the Zambales Police Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit in coordination with PDEA and the San Marcelino Municipal Police Station, took place in Barangay Linasin, San Marcelino town.

Approximately 755 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated value of PHP5,134,000 were confiscated from the arrested suspect.

PRO-3 chief Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated that this drug bust is a crucial step in curbing addiction and crime in the region.

The suspect is currently in police custody and will face charges for violating Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

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