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GMA Network
14-06-2025
- GMA Network
P29.7M worth of shabu seized from passenger at NAIA 3
Authorities on Friday seized nearly P30 million worth of shabu from a Filipino woman who arrived at the NAIA Terminal 3 from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Saturday that when the authorities examined her luggage, they discovered that the illegal drugs, which were worth P29,702,400, were concealed inside an improvised black duct tape pouch. The agency said the illegal drugs, which weighed 4.368 kilograms, had been turned over to the PDEA Laboratory Service for confirmatory testing. Inquest proceedings were conducted for the 43-year-old suspect identified by the alias "Lyn" for importing dangerous drugs, which is a violation of Section 4 of Republic Act 9165. Floating shabu In Ilocos Norte, a concerned resident and two fishermen surrendered to authorities P20.4 million worth of shabu found washed ashore off the coasts of Laoag City and Paoay town. The packs of shabu were surrendered to combined elements of PDEA Ilocos Norte Provincial Office and local counterparts from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Philippine National Police (PNP) on June 12 and 13. Photo: PDEA PDEA reported that as of June 13, residents of Zambales, Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur, and Ilocos Norte had turned over 1,243.12 kilograms of floating shabu valued at P8,453,216,000 to the authorities. 'The retrieval operations and scouring of coastlines continue until all surrounding areas are explored. This is a testament to the strong inter-agency collaboration and cooperation among law enforcement agencies, in support of local government units and seaside communities, in protecting our waters from becoming prevailing routes of drug smuggling and trafficking activities,'' said PDEA Director General Isagani Nerez. —VBL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
09-06-2025
- GMA Network
PDEA seizes P816 million worth of shabu in snack boxes
'While no suspects have been apprehended at this stage, the interdiction has laid the groundwork for an ongoing and broader investigation,' the PDEA said. Authorities intercepted several parcels with snack boxes containing a total of 120 kilograms of shabu worth P816 million at a warehouse in Pasig City, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said Monday. In a statement, the PDEA said the parcels came from multiple locations in California, USA, and were addressed to multiple consignees in Taguig, Pasig, and Makati in the Philippines. These parcels were undeclared upon arrival. 'While no suspects have been apprehended at this stage, the interdiction has laid the groundwork for an ongoing and broader investigation,' the PDEA said. All evidence has been forwarded to the PDEA Laboratory Service for confirmatory analysis as case documentation and legal procedures are underway. 'This interdiction success is a product of strong collaboration between PDEA and our law enforcement partners. Our presence in major airports, seaports, and cargo facilities is not just necessary—it is imperative,' PDEA director general Undersecretary Isagani R. Nerez said. The anti-illegal drug agency called on the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious packages or drug-related activities through the Facebook page 'Isumbong Mo Sa PDEA' or the hotlines 0995-345-7020 and 0931-027-8212. –NB, GMA integrated News
