Chinese 'Li' arrested with P217M shabu, ecstasy
On Friday, March 21, a Chinese national identified as 'Li' was arrested during a buy-bust operation in Bacoor City, Cavite where over P217 million worth of suspected shabu and ecstasy tablets were seized.
During the arrest, Li sold one kilogram of suspected shabu worth around P6.8 million to a poseur-buyer in the parking lot of a fast food chain on Bacoor Boulevard.
Following the initial arrest, authorities conducted a search that resulted in the confiscation of 31 plastic bags containing approximately 31 kilograms of suspected shabu valued at over P210.8 million and four sachets with 35 red-colored ecstasy tablets worth P42,000 from 'Li'.
The operation also seized a Honda City car and other personal belongings from the suspect.
PDEA Undersecretary Isagani Nerez stated that 'Li' was capable of distributing large quantities of illegal drugs and had been under police surveillance for some time. He faces charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Additionally, PDEA agents arrested a college student in Tabuk City, Kalinga on Thursday, March 20, after he allegedly yielded six kilos of dried marijuana bricks worth P720,000.
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