The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized around 25 kilograms of suspected shabu worth P163.2 million and arrested three male suspects during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Masin Norte, Candelaria, Quezon, on Friday.
PDEA-NCR Director Emerson Rosales identified the suspects as alias Jack, 42, and alias Nor, 31, both farmers from Zamboanga City, and alias Anor, 43, a tricycle driver from North Cotabato.
Seized from them were one kilogram of suspected shabu used in the sting, plus 24 more packs weighing about 24 kilograms.
Authorities also recovered the buy-bust money, a black Toyota Fortuner, several mobile phones, and various IDs.
The suspects face inquest proceedings for violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, while the confiscated evidence has been sent for forensic examination.
