PCG intensifies maritime patrols, recovers tons of shabu in northern waters

The Philippine Coast Guard has intensified maritime patrol operations and aerial drone surveillance in Pangasinan, Zambales, and Ilocos Sur waters following the discovery of one ton of shabu since June 5.

From June 5 to 8, several sacks of illegal drugs worth billions were recovered from fisherfolk who reported finding them while fishing.

Under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive, the PCG deployed BRP Cabra and two high-speed response boats for intensified patrols and conducted aerial drone surveillance to locate additional contraband believed to still be in the area.

PCG District Northwestern Luzon commander Captain Mark Larsen Mariano expressed commitment to the joint operation with ant-drug agents, police, local governments, and fishing communities.

Mariano emphasized that recovery efforts will continue until all sacks of illegal drugs are secured and thanked fisherfolk for their vigilance in assisting the recovery process.

President Marcos Jr. ordered the immediate destruction of nearly PHP4 billion worth of shabu recovered from Pangasinan waters on Sunday.