PDEA arrests 'Odi', seizes shabu worth P3.57M
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested a drug suspect named 'Odi' and seized P3.57 million worth of suspected shabu and a caliber .45 pistol during a buy-bust operation in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan early Tuesday morning.
During the operation, authorities recovered 525 grams of shabu concealed in six knot-tied transparent plastic bags along with other drug paraphernalia, including four mobile phones, seven live ammunition rounds, and five bundles of unused plastic sachets.
PDEA Region 1 Director Joel Plaza stated that Odi faces charges under Sections 5 and 12 of RA 9165 for the sale of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as violations of RA 10591 concerning firearms.
Odi is currently being held at the PDEA Pangasinan Provincial Office jail facility in Urdaneta City.
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