Tourist held for marijuana worth P482K in Kalinga | Inquirer News

Tourist held for marijuana worth P482K in Kalinga

Authorities arrest a tourist in Tabuk City in Kalinga province after they found 4,020 grams of marijuana leaves and stalk from his possession. (Photo from PNP-Tabuk)

BAGUIO CITY –– Authorities arrested a 21-year-old local tourist for attempting to transport dried marijuana leaves and stalks in Tabuk City, Kalinga province on Thursday.

The suspect was identified as Omar Luis Espino Serrano, 21, a resident of Caloocan City.

Article continues after this advertisement

Police said Serrano was carrying 4,020 grams of the illegal weed worth P482,400. These were packed in tubular transparent plastic.

FEATURED STORIES

The operation was carried out after a concerned citizen tipped off police.

The suspect will be charged with violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002./lzb

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Kalinga, Local news, marijuana, Philippine news updates, Regions, Tourist

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.