P6.8 M shabu seized in Paranaque sting

MANILA, Philippines – Police recovered around P6.8 million worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) concealed in a tea pack in a buy-bust operation in Parañaque City.

(Photo from Southern Police District)

Brig. Gen. Nolasco Bathan, Southern Police District director, said in a police report Thursday that the operation was launched against drug suspect Bayan Ibrahim, 32.

The operation was jointly conducted by the Station Drug Enforcement Units of the Parañaque and Caloocan City police at around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Also recovered from the suspect were cash, marked money and his cellphone allegedly used in the transaction.

The inventory of the seized pieces of evidence was witnessed by local officials and the media, Bathan said.

Bathan added that the suspect is now detained at the Parañaque City police station.

Ibrahim will be charged with violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. /gsg