P204M worth of shabu seized in raid in Bulacan
Authorities seized suspected shabu worth over P204 million during a joint raid by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) at a leisure hub in Barangay Minuyan, Norzagaray, Bulacan.
Law enforcers discovered roughly 30 kilos of illegal drugs inside the establishment.
They arrested three suspects identified only by their aliases: 'Jessie,' 44, from Cavite; 'Tina,' 36, from Quezon City; and 'Jess,' 21, also from Cavite.
Authorities are still searching for a fourth suspect, alias 'Tongo,' who is believed to be a Chinese national and a high-value target.
Investigators are looking into possible links between this group and a previous drug bust in Angeles City, where nearly P680 million worth of shabu were confiscated.
The arrested suspects will face charges for violating Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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