Latest news with #methamphetamine
CTV News
6 hours ago
- CTV News
Police seize cocaine, methamphetamine, a rifle and crossbow in South Dundas Township
Ontario Provincial Police say officers seized cocaine, methamphetamine and weapons from a residence and property on Hanesville Road in South Dundas Township. (Ontario Provincial Police/release) Two people are facing charges after police seized 2.5-grams of suspected cocaine, over 50 codeine tablets and weapons in South Dundas Township. The Ontario Provincial Police launched an investigation in March into drug trafficking in the area. Police say officers executed a search warrant at a residence and a property on Hanesville Road on Thursday. 'Officers seized nearly 2.5-grams of suspected cocaine, more than nine grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, more than 100 suspected methamphetamine (speed) tablets and over 50 codeine tablets,' the OPP said. 'Officers also seized a 22-calibre rifle, various types of ammunition, a crossbow and arrows, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.' A 37-year-old man is facing two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, and one count each of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking and obstructing a peace officer. A 60-year-old man is charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking and obstructing a peace officer. Police say the investigation continues, and additional arrests are anticipated.
Khaleej Times
10 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Philippine Navy seizes $175 million meth haul in major drug bust
The Philippine Navy seized an illegal drug shipment worth 10 billion pesos ($175 million) on Friday in one of the country's biggest narcotics hauls on record, officials said. A pair of naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of main island Luzon just before dawn, Commodore Edward de Sagon told a news conference. Four people, including one foreigner, were arrested in the joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, according to de Sagon. "We still don't have the details of where (the drugs originated)," he said, saying they believed the haul had been transferred from a larger vessel to the fishing ship. "That was when it was intercepted. There was information and (manoeuvres) that made us suspicious," de Sagon said. Navy spokesman John Percie Alcos said it was "one of the largest illegal drug apprehensions in the history of the Philippine Navy". Meth, known locally as shabu, is the most prevalent illegal drug in the Philippines. Friday's haul follows the seizure of nearly 1.3 tonnes of meth valued at about $152 million in recent weeks, according to the presidential palace. "The illegal drugs were turned over by fishermen who found them in sealed packages left floating in waters off Zambales, Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, and Cagayan (northern provinces)," the palace said in a statement. The Philippines' biggest-ever drug seizure came in April last year when more than two tonnes of meth was seized at a police checkpoint on a road in Batangas province south of the capital, according to the presidential palace.
CNA
12 hours ago
- CNA
Philippine Navy seizes US$175 million meth haul at sea
MANILA: The Philippine Navy seized an illegal drug shipment worth 10 billion pesos (US$175 million) on Friday (Jun 20) in one of the country's biggest narcotics hauls on record, officials said. A pair of naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of the main island Luzon just before dawn, Commodore Edward de Sagon told a news conference. Four people, including one foreigner, were arrested in the joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, according to de Sagon. "We still don't have the details of where (the drugs originated)," he said, saying they believed the haul had been transferred from a larger vessel to the fishing ship. "That was when it was intercepted. There was information and (manoeuvres) that made us suspicious," de Sagon said. Navy spokesman John Percie Alcos said it was "one of the largest illegal drug apprehensions in the history of the Philippine Navy". Meth, known locally as shabu, is the most prevalent illegal drug in the Philippines. Friday's haul follows the seizure of nearly 1.3 tonnes of meth valued at about US$152 million in recent weeks, according to the presidential palace. "The illegal drugs were turned over by fishermen who found them in sealed packages left floating in waters off Zambales, Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and Cagayan (northern provinces)," the palace said in a statement. The Philippines' biggest-ever drug seizure came in April last year when more than two tonnes of meth was seized at a police checkpoint on a road in Batangas province south of the capital, according to the presidential palace.
Al Arabiya
16 hours ago
- Al Arabiya
Philippine navy seizes $175 million worth of meth at sea
The Philippine Navy seized an illegal drug shipment worth 10 billion pesos ($175 million) on Friday in one of the country's biggest narcotics hauls on record, officials said. A pair of naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tons of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of main island Luzon just before dawn, Commodore Edward de Sagon told a press conference. Four people, including one foreigner, were arrested in the joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, according to de Sagon. 'We still don't have the details of where (the drugs originated),' he said, saying they believed the haul had been transferred from a larger vessel to the fishing ship. 'That was when it was intercepted. There was information and (maneuvers) that made us suspicious,' de Sagon said. Meth, known locally as shabu, is the most prevalent illegal drug in the Philippines. 'This is one of the largest illegal drug apprehensions in the history of the Philippine Navy,' navy spokesman John Percie Alcos said in a statement. Earlier this month, a large volume of drugs was found adrift just north of the area where Wednesday's arrests were made. The Philippines' biggest-ever drug seizure came in April last year when more than two tons of meth was seized at a police checkpoint on a road in Batangas province south of the capital, according to the presidential palace.
Arab News
16 hours ago
- Arab News
Philippine Navy seizes $175 million meth haul at sea
MANILA: The Philippine Navy seized an illegal drug shipment worth $175 million (10 billion pesos) on Friday in one of the country's biggest narcotics hauls on record, officials said. A pair of naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of main island Luzon just before dawn, Commodore Edward de Sagon told a press conference. Four people, including one foreigner, were arrested in the joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, according to de Sagon. 'We still don't have the details of where (the drugs originated),' he said, saying they believed the haul had been transferred from a larger vessel to the fishing ship. 'That was when it was intercepted. There was information and (maneuvers) that made us suspicious,' de Sagon said. Meth, known locally as shabu, is the most prevalent illegal drug in the Philippines. 'This is one of the largest illegal drug apprehensions in the history of the Philippine Navy,' navy spokesman John Percie Alcos said in a statement. Earlier this month, a large volume of drugs was found adrift just north of the area where Wednesday's arrests were made. The Philippines' biggest-ever drug seizure came in April last year when more than two tonnes of meth was seized at a police checkpoint on a road in Batangas province south of the capital, according to the presidential palace.
