₱75-M Worth of Shabu Seized in Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga

Mabalacat, Pampanga — Authorities confiscated an estimated ₱75 million worth of suspected shabu during a joint operation by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region III at the Clark Freeport Zone on Friday afternoon, August 30.

The illegal shipment was discovered past 5:00 p.m. inside a parcel declared as an “Industrial Water Chiller” from Mexico and consigned to a recipient in Cainta, Rizal. Upon thorough inspection, the package was found to contain over 11 kilograms of shabu.

Two suspects were immediately arrested and identified as alias “Dexs,” 52, from Cebu, and alias “Maca,” 54, from Tarlac. Both will face charges for violating Republic Act 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Seized items included documents, mobile phones, a vehicle, and other materials linked to the smuggling attempt.

PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez lauded the coordinated effort of the agencies involved and assured the public that stricter monitoring of seaports and airports will continue, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify the fight against illegal drugs.

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