PDEA arrests two suspects, seizes PHP6.8M shabu in Lanao del Norte
On Wednesday night, authorities arrested two suspects and seized approximately PHP6.8 million worth of shabu during an anti-drug operation in Barangay Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Zamboanga Peninsula identified the suspects as a woman in her 50s and a male accomplice much younger than her, who are now both detained to be prosecuted under Republic Act 9165 for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
On Friday, August 1, anti-narcotics agents seized PHP95,200 worth of shabu from four alleged drug den operators in Barangay Manila Group, Purok 2, Wao, Lanao del Sur.
The suspects were arrested by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) after selling 14 grams of shabu inside their drug den and hosting 'pot sessions'.
Local officials and traditional Maranao leaders are assisting PDEA and police to build airtight criminal cases against the duo from Maranding, Lala, as well as the four suspects from Wao.
Wednesday's confiscation is the largest among three significant drug hauls in Lanao del Norte this month, with previous seizures totaling PHP2.5 million and PHP3.4 million on July 12 and 13.
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