P6.8M worth of suspected shabu found in waters off Ilocos Norte
In a 'Saksi' report on Monday, the fisherman thought the plastic bag contained chocolate because the container looked nice.
Upon inspection, authorities found that the plastic bag was labeled 'durian' with some foreign writings.
They have yet to know the origin of the suspected shabu.
Authorities said the suspected shabu is the same as the ones found in Currimao, Paoay, and Laoag City. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/LDF, GMA Integrated News
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