PDEA seizes 131 kg shabu worth PHP890.8M in two ops
On Wednesday, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives seized approximately 101 kilograms of suspected shabu worth PHP686.8 million during a buy-bust operation in Angeles City.
The same day, PDEA agents confiscated roughly 30 kilograms of suspected shabu worth PHP204 million from three individuals in an entrapment operation at a resort and events place hotel in Norzagaray, Bulacan.
In this latter operation, the suspects arrested included alias 'Jessie', 44; 'Kristina', 36; and 'JB', 21, who were apprehended with suspected shabu hidden inside plastic bags.
Upon further search of their belongings, another 28 kilograms of shabu worth PHP190.4 million were found along with the buy-bust money, one vehicle, one mobile phone, and several identification cards.
PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez emphasized that these suspects are key players in large-scale drug trafficking operations and described both seizures as major successes against high-level drug syndicates.
Authorities believe the drugs could have been intended for distribution in the Visayas or Mindanao, highlighting the significant impact of these arrests on curbing illegal drug activities.
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