P802M shabu seized in Mariveles, public cooperation praised
On Thursday, authorities in Mariveles, Bataan recovered over 100 packs of suspected shabu worth P802.4 million from the shoreline near a lighthouse.
The discovery was reported by a concerned citizen who alerted the police to six sacks containing the drugs along the waterfront area.
Police conducted an inventory with media representatives and barangay officials present, revealing 118 packs of suspected shabu weighing approximately 118 kilograms.
The confiscated items were handed over to Police Lt. Col. Amilyn Maclid of the Bataan Forensic Unit for laboratory examination and proper disposition.
PRO3 chief Police Brigadier General Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr. commended both the quick response of law enforcement and the cooperation of the public in this significant drug seizure.
Brig. Gen. Peñones emphasized that continued investigation is underway to identify those responsible for the illegal drugs.
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