In a significant drug bust in Samar, authorities apprehended three individuals and confiscated PHP20.4 million worth of shabu. The operation took place in Catbalogan City’s Barangay Mahayag on Monday afternoon, January 27, 2025. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported the arrests on Tuesday, identifying the suspects by their aliases Noel, Paul, and Matt. The seizure included three kilograms of shabu along with various drug paraphernalia. The suspects are currently detained at the local police station and are facing charges under Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. This successful interdiction operation underscores the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
Three Arrested in Samar with PHP20.4 Million Shabu Haul
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