PHP2M marijuana products seized in Mabalacat buy-bust
Law enforcement authorities seized marijuana-based products valued at PHP2 million during a buy-bust operation that led to the arrest of three individuals in Barangay Bical, Mabalacat City, on Wednesday.
The confiscated items included 218 vape cartridges worth PHP872,000; 520 grams of suspected 'kush' worth PHP858,000; two kilograms of dried marijuana leaves worth PHP240,000; and 19 vials of marijuana oil worth PHP30,000.
The individuals arrested were identified as 'Jek-Jek,' 'Josh,' both residents of Mabalacat City, and 'Ana' from Angeles City.
Police Regional Office-3 director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Ibasco Peñones Jr. highlighted that the illegal drug trade is increasingly targeting younger urban users with processed cannabis products like vape cartridges and oils.
The suspects are expected to face charges for violating Republic Act No. 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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