CONFISCATED. An inventory of more than two kilos of shabu worth PHP14.28 million seized during a buy-bust in Matnog town in Sorsogon on Saturday (March 23, 2024). Two suspects were arrested. (Photo courtesy of PRO5)
LEGAZPI CITY – The police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents arrested two high-value individuals and seized PHP14.28 million worth of shabu during a buy-bust in Matnog town, Sorsogon on Saturday.
Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) spokesperson, identified the suspects as "Pan" and "Ham" both from Lanao del Sur.
The joint operation seized suspected shabu in plastic sachet weighing approximately 100 grams valued at PHP680,000 and in two vacuum-sealed tea bags weighing approximately 2,000 grams with a total estimated value of PHP13.6 million, Calubaquib said.
Both suspects and seized evidence are now under the custody of Matnog Municipal Police Station for proper disposition while charges are being prepared against them. (PNA)
