In a major anti-drug operation, law enforcement authorities seized approximately P238 million worth of shabu (methamphetamine) in Angeles City, Pampanga. The operation, conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in coordination with the local police, resulted in the arrest of two suspects.
Details of the Operation
The confiscated illegal drugs were discovered during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Balibago, a known area for illicit activities. The suspects, whose identities have not yet been released, are currently in custody and facing charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
PDEA officials stated that the seized shabu weighed around 35 kilograms, making it one of the largest drug hauls in the region this year. The operation underscores the government's intensified campaign against illegal drugs under the administration's anti-narcotics drive.
Impact on the Community
Local residents expressed relief over the successful operation, hoping it would reduce drug-related crimes in the area. Authorities continue to investigate the source of the drugs and possible links to larger drug syndicates operating in Central Luzon.
The suspects are expected to be presented for inquest proceedings as the investigation unfolds.
