Shabu worth P666,000 seized from 2 suspects in Batangas, Rizal

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Philippine police in Batangas and Rizal provinces arrested two individuals suspected of drug trafficking during operations on July 16 and 17, 2026. In Batangas, a suspect named 'Marco' was caught selling P1,000 worth of methamphetamine to an undercover officer and was found in possession of 55 grams of suspected shabu valued at P374,000 by the Dangerous Drugs Board. He was classified as a high-value individual linked to drug syndicates. In Rizal, another suspect named 'Ali' was arrested in a buy-bust operation and had 42.96 grams of suspected methamphetamine worth P292,128. Police also recovered a mobile phone for investigation into potential drug-related activities. Both suspects will be charged under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

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Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenter7 hr. ago

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Bicol conducted a buy-bust operation in Pili town, Camarines Sur, resulting in the arrest of three individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking. During the operation, authorities seized P3.74 million worth of 'shabu' (crystal meth), amounting to 550 grams. The suspects, identified as 'Franz,' 'Chard,' and 'Lito,' were caught selling a sachet of shabu to an undercover agent in Barangay Palestina. They were also found in possession of two additional plastic bags containing suspected shabu. The arrests were made under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

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