SEIZED. Authorities seize from a couple an estimated PHP34-million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation Tuesday (Sept. 18, 2024) in Oriental Mindoro. The suspects are facing charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (Photo courtesy of PDEA)
MANILA – An estimated PHP34-million worth of shabu was seized from a couple nabbed in a buy-bust operation in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro on Tuesday.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the high-value targets as Luis Baes, 45, and Lyn Baes, 41.
The suspects were caught selling one kilogram of shabu packed in a tea bag to a poseur-buyer in Sitio Panlanao, Barangay Sagana at around 11:05 a.m. Tuesday.
Operatives also seized from them another four kilograms of shabu with standard street value of PHP34 million.
The suspects, now detained in a PDEA custodial facility, will be charged with violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (PNA)
