(Eagle News) — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday, June 5, seized P74.8 million worth of illegal drugs in Paranaque City and Cavite province.
The 11 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) were confiscated in two separate “controlled delivered operations” in Barangay San Martin De Porres in Parañaque and in San Nicolas in Bacoor, Cavite.
The anti-drug operations were launched following a Bureau of Customs tip that there were suspicious packages brought to the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.
The illegal drugs were discovered in a vacuum tin foil and stuffed inside three piano seats and a box of charcoal grill pan in the packages.
Authorities identified the suspects as Dolores Dela Cruz, 51; Melchor Robelles,29; Daniel Hernandez, 21; and William Ibañez.
The suspects are facing charges for violation of Section 4, Article II of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
