Tag: drug bust
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Two South Africans Arrested at NAIA with PHP97.8 Million Shabu
In a significant drug bust at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City, authorities apprehended two South African nationals attempting to smuggle PHP97.8 million worth of shabu into the Philippines. The arrest occurred shortly after midnight on Friday, January 17, 2025, when the suspects were intercepted by the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction…
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Court Issues Arrest Warrants for 29 Police Officers in Mishandled P6.7 Billion Drug Bust
In a significant development, a Manila court has issued arrest warrants for 29 police officers, both active and retired, linked to the mishandling of a PHP6.7 billion drug seizure in October 2022. Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 44 Judge Gwyn Calina set the bail at PHP200,000 per accused in an order dated January 14. The…
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Police Nab High-Value Drug Suspect, Seize P4.08M Shabu in Naga City Sting
In a significant blow to drug trafficking in the Bicol region, law enforcement officials from the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) successfully apprehended a high-value drug suspect and confiscated 600 grams of shabu, valued at PHP4.08 million, during a meticulously planned buy-bust operation in Naga City. The operation took place on Tuesday evening, January…
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Police Seize PHP5.1 Million Shabu from High-Value Target in Albay
In a significant drug bust in Camalig, Albay, law enforcement officials arrested a high-profile suspect, identified only as ‘Anton’ from Polangui, Albay, and confiscated PHP5.1 million worth of shabu. The operation, which took place on January 14, 2025, resulted in the seizure of 750 grams of the illegal substance. The arrest was executed by a…
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Philippine Authorities Seize P8.7 Million Worth of Marijuana in La Union
In a significant drug bust, agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) discovered and seized marijuana valued at PHP8.7 million inside an abandoned vehicle in La Union province. The operation took place on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Santol town, where PDEA agents executed a search warrant around 11 a.m. The haul included 73…
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PDEA Seizes P8.7 Million Worth of Marijuana in La Union Abandoned Vehicle
In a significant drug bust, agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) discovered and seized marijuana valued at PHP8.7 million inside an abandoned vehicle in La Union province. The operation took place on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Santol town, where PDEA Regional Office 1 (Ilocos) conducted a search warrant operation around 11 a.m.…
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22 Active-Duty Police Officers Placed Under Restrictive Custody in Major Drug Bust Case
In a significant development following the October 2022 seizure of PHP6.7 billion worth of shabu in Manila’s Tondo district, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed 22 active-duty officers under restrictive custody. These officers are among the 30 accused of participating in a ‘grand conspiracy’ related to the drug bust. The remaining accused include two…
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Criminology Student Arrested with P7.5 Million in Shabu in Cebu City
In a significant drug bust in Cebu City, a 20-year-old criminology student, aspiring to be a law enforcement officer, was apprehended on Sunday night. The operation, conducted in Barangay Duljo-Fatima, led to the seizure of PHP7.5 million worth of suspected shabu from the student, identified only as ‘Cali’. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Central Visayas…
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