PDEA files charges against woman for PHP1.5M worth of shabu in Camiguin
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) filed criminal charges against Ruby Mapute Gerona, 40, after her arrest in Barangay Cabuan, Guinsiliban, Camiguin for possession of PHP1.5 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride.
Gerona faces charges under Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Despite Camiguin being recognized as a drug-cleared province, PDEA-10 highlighted the ongoing risk of illegal drugs entering the area.
The operation was coordinated between PDEA-Northern Mindanao and PDEA-Caraga, with assistance from local law enforcement in Guinsiliban.
Authorities seized over 225 grams of shabu during the sting operation.
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